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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,288.82, 371,601.68 and 148,423.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,288.82, 371,601.68 and 148,423.46 is: 204,815.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,288.82 : 371,601.68 = 148,423.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,288.82/371,601.68 = 148,423.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,288.82x = 371,601.68 × 148,423.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,288.82x = 55,154,404,487.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,154,404,487.29/269,288.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,815.06

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