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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,265.99, 371,582.19 and 146,759.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,265.99, 371,582.19 and 146,759.43 is: 202,525.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,265.99 : 371,582.19 = 146,759.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,265.99/371,582.19 = 146,759.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,265.99x = 371,582.19 × 146,759.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,265.99x = 54,533,190,402.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,533,190,402.55/269,265.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,525.36

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