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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,281.98, 371,592.36 and 148,424.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,281.98, 371,592.36 and 148,424.22 is: 204,816.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,281.98 : 371,592.36 = 148,424.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,281.98/371,592.36 = 148,424.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,281.98x = 371,592.36 × 148,424.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,281.98x = 55,153,306,190.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,153,306,190.96/269,281.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,816.18

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