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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,332.98, 371,662.83 and 148,468.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,332.98, 371,662.83 and 148,468.02 is: 204,876.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,332.98 : 371,662.83 = 148,468.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,332.98/371,662.83 = 148,468.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,332.98x = 371,662.83 × 148,468.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,332.98x = 55,180,044,477.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,180,044,477.70/269,332.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,876.67

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