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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,227.50, 371,536.44 and 148,373.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,227.50, 371,536.44 and 148,373.12 is: 204,756.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,227.50 : 371,536.44 = 148,373.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,227.50/371,536.44 = 148,373.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,227.50x = 371,536.44 × 148,373.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,227.50x = 55,126,020,796.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,126,020,796.49/269,227.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,756.28

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