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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,291.46, 371,605.29 and 148,426.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,291.46, 371,605.29 and 148,426.08 is: 204,818.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,291.46 : 371,605.29 = 148,426.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,291.46/371,605.29 = 148,426.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,291.46x = 371,605.29 × 148,426.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,291.46x = 55,155,916,501.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,155,916,501.96/269,291.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,818.66

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