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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,334.72, 371,679.60 and 148,476.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,334.72, 371,679.60 and 148,476.24 is: 204,895.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,334.72 : 371,679.60 = 148,476.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,334.72/371,679.60 = 148,476.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,334.72x = 371,679.60 × 148,476.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,334.72x = 55,185,589,492.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,185,589,492.70/269,334.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,895.94

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