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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,326.98, 371,672.40 and 148,465.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,326.98, 371,672.40 and 148,465.67 is: 204,883.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,326.98 : 371,672.40 = 148,465.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,326.98/371,672.40 = 148,465.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,326.98x = 371,672.40 × 148,465.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,326.98x = 55,180,590,028.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,180,590,028.15/269,326.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,883.26

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