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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,256.64, 371,563.23 and 146,746.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,256.64, 371,563.23 and 146,746.42 is: 202,504.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,256.64 : 371,563.23 = 146,746.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,256.64/371,563.23 = 146,746.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,256.64x = 371,563.23 × 146,746.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,256.64x = 54,525,575,273.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,525,575,273.34/269,256.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,504.10

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