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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,326.77, 371,666.29 and 148,479.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,326.77, 371,666.29 and 148,479.30 is: 204,898.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,326.77 : 371,666.29 = 148,479.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,326.77/371,666.29 = 148,479.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,326.77x = 371,666.29 × 148,479.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,326.77x = 55,184,750,572.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,184,750,572.80/269,326.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,898.87

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