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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,289.95, 371,603.23 and 148,424.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,289.95, 371,603.23 and 148,424.58 is: 204,816.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,289.95 : 371,603.23 = 148,424.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,289.95/371,603.23 = 148,424.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,289.95x = 371,603.23 × 148,424.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,289.95x = 55,155,052,968.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,155,052,968.33/269,289.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,816.61

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