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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,283.51, 371,609.19 and 148,425.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,283.51, 371,609.19 and 148,425.03 is: 204,825.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,283.51 : 371,609.19 = 148,425.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,283.51/371,609.19 = 148,425.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,283.51x = 371,609.19 × 148,425.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,283.51x = 55,156,105,174.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,156,105,174.03/269,283.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,825.41

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