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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,250.45, 371,560.54 and 146,743.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,250.45, 371,560.54 and 146,743.86 is: 202,503.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,250.45 : 371,560.54 = 146,743.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,250.45/371,560.54 = 146,743.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,250.45x = 371,560.54 × 146,743.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,250.45x = 54,524,225,644.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,524,225,644.61/269,250.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,503.75

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