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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,229.56, 371,539.31 and 148,375.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,229.56, 371,539.31 and 148,375.26 is: 204,759.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,229.56 : 371,539.31 = 148,375.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,229.56/371,539.31 = 148,375.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,229.56x = 371,539.31 × 148,375.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,229.56x = 55,127,240,979.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,127,240,979.59/269,229.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,759.25

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