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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,264.48, 371,569.80 and 148,405.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,264.48, 371,569.80 and 148,405.40 is: 204,791.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,264.48 : 371,569.80 = 148,405.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,264.48/371,569.80 = 148,405.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,264.48x = 371,569.80 × 148,405.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,264.48x = 55,142,964,796.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,142,964,796.92/269,264.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,791.08

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