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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,248.84, 371,562.18 and 148,389.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,248.84, 371,562.18 and 148,389.86 is: 204,777.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,248.84 : 371,562.18 = 148,389.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,248.84/371,562.18 = 148,389.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,248.84x = 371,562.18 × 148,389.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,248.84x = 55,136,059,871.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,136,059,871.49/269,248.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,777.33

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