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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,224.91, 371,532.93 and 148,370.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,224.91, 371,532.93 and 148,370.61 is: 204,752.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,224.91 : 371,532.93 = 148,370.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,224.91/371,532.93 = 148,370.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,224.91x = 371,532.93 × 148,370.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,224.91x = 55,124,567,459.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,124,567,459.19/269,224.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,752.85

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