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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,322.48, 371,664.89 and 148,465.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,322.48, 371,664.89 and 148,465.74 is: 204,882.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,322.48 : 371,664.89 = 148,465.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,322.48/371,664.89 = 148,465.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,322.48x = 371,664.89 × 148,465.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,322.48x = 55,179,502,925.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,179,502,925.87/269,322.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,882.65

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