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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,256.98, 371,559.46 and 148,397.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,256.98, 371,559.46 and 148,397.89 is: 204,780.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,256.98 : 371,559.46 = 148,397.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,256.98/371,559.46 = 148,397.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,256.98x = 371,559.46 × 148,397.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,256.98x = 55,138,639,873.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,138,639,873.54/269,256.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,780.73

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