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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,261.64, 371,583.68 and 148,403.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,261.64, 371,583.68 and 148,403.16 is: 204,797.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,261.64 : 371,583.68 = 148,403.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,261.64/371,583.68 = 148,403.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,261.64x = 371,583.68 × 148,403.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,261.64x = 55,144,192,316.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,144,192,316.43/269,261.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,797.80

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