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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,329.73, 371,676.20 and 148,468.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,329.73, 371,676.20 and 148,468.42 is: 204,887.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,329.73 : 371,676.20 = 148,468.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,329.73/371,676.20 = 148,468.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,329.73x = 371,676.20 × 148,468.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,329.73x = 55,182,178,165.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,182,178,165.60/269,329.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,887.07

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