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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,320.01, 371,662.56 and 146,811.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,320.01, 371,662.56 and 146,811.74 is: 202,600.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,320.01 : 371,662.56 = 146,811.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,320.01/371,662.56 = 146,811.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,320.01x = 371,662.56 × 146,811.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,320.01x = 54,564,425,268.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,564,425,268.14/269,320.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,600.71

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