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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,230.29, 371,540.34 and 148,376.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,230.29, 371,540.34 and 148,376.01 is: 204,760.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,230.29 : 371,540.34 = 148,376.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,230.29/371,540.34 = 148,376.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,230.29x = 371,540.34 × 148,376.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,230.29x = 55,127,673,203.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,127,673,203.24/269,230.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,760.29

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