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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,232.06, 371,542.76 and 148,377.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,232.06, 371,542.76 and 148,377.76 is: 204,762.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,232.06 : 371,542.76 = 148,377.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,232.06/371,542.76 = 148,377.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,232.06x = 371,542.76 × 148,377.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,232.06x = 55,128,682,473.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,128,682,473.02/269,232.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,762.70

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