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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,241.71, 371,551.96 and 146,733.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,241.71, 371,551.96 and 146,733.94 is: 202,491.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,241.71 : 371,551.96 = 146,733.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,241.71/371,551.96 = 146,733.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,241.71x = 371,551.96 × 146,733.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,241.71x = 54,519,281,709.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,519,281,709.81/269,241.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,491.96

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