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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,296.76, 371,650.92 and 148,459.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,296.76, 371,650.92 and 148,459.52 is: 204,885.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,296.76 : 371,650.92 = 148,459.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,296.76/371,650.92 = 148,459.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,296.76x = 371,650.92 × 148,459.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,296.76x = 55,175,117,190.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,175,117,190.76/269,296.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,885.93

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