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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,267.52, 371,587.34 and 148,408.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,267.52, 371,587.34 and 148,408.89 is: 204,803.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,267.52 : 371,587.34 = 148,408.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,267.52/371,587.34 = 148,408.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,267.52x = 371,587.34 × 148,408.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,267.52x = 55,146,863,925.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,146,863,925.41/269,267.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,803.25

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