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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,243.60, 371,554.53 and 146,735.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,243.60, 371,554.53 and 146,735.82 is: 202,494.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,243.60 : 371,554.53 = 146,735.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,243.60/371,554.53 = 146,735.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,243.60x = 371,554.53 × 146,735.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,243.60x = 54,520,358,084.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,520,358,084.01/269,243.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,494.54

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