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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,296.71, 371,612.52 and 148,431.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,296.71, 371,612.52 and 148,431.33 is: 204,825.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,296.71 : 371,612.52 = 148,431.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,296.71/371,612.52 = 148,431.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,296.71x = 371,612.52 × 148,431.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,296.71x = 55,158,940,588.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,158,940,588.25/269,296.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,825.90

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