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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,296.61, 371,631.90 and 148,442.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,296.61, 371,631.90 and 148,442.58 is: 204,852.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,296.61 : 371,631.90 = 148,442.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,296.61/371,631.90 = 148,442.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,296.61x = 371,631.90 × 148,442.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,296.61x = 55,165,998,046.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,165,998,046.30/269,296.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,852.19

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