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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,282.98, 371,593.74 and 148,425.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,282.98, 371,593.74 and 148,425.22 is: 204,817.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,282.98 : 371,593.74 = 148,425.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,282.98/371,593.74 = 148,425.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,282.98x = 371,593.74 × 148,425.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,282.98x = 55,153,882,610.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,153,882,610.12/269,282.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,817.56

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