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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,304.96, 371,640.74 and 148,448.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,304.96, 371,640.74 and 148,448.25 is: 204,858.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,304.96 : 371,640.74 = 148,448.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,304.96/371,640.74 = 148,448.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,304.96x = 371,640.74 × 148,448.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,304.96x = 55,169,418,781.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,169,418,781.93/269,304.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,858.54

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