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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,288.94, 371,616.89 and 148,430.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,288.94, 371,616.89 and 148,430.33 is: 204,832.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,288.94 : 371,616.89 = 148,430.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,288.94/371,616.89 = 148,430.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,288.94x = 371,616.89 × 148,430.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,288.94x = 55,159,217,616.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,159,217,616.27/269,288.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,832.84

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