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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,290.98, 371,604.78 and 148,433.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,290.98, 371,604.78 and 148,433.22 is: 204,828.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,290.98 : 371,604.78 = 148,433.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,290.98/371,604.78 = 148,433.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,290.98x = 371,604.78 × 148,433.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,290.98x = 55,158,494,062.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,158,494,062.79/269,290.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,828.60

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