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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,230.56, 371,536.37 and 148,371.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,230.56, 371,536.37 and 148,371.93 is: 204,752.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,230.56 : 371,536.37 = 148,371.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,230.56/371,536.37 = 148,371.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,230.56x = 371,536.37 × 148,371.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,230.56x = 55,125,567,540.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,125,567,540.23/269,230.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,752.27

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