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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,334.98, 371,665.58 and 148,470.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,334.98, 371,665.58 and 148,470.02 is: 204,879.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,334.98 : 371,665.58 = 148,470.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,334.98/371,665.58 = 148,470.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,334.98x = 371,665.58 × 148,470.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,334.98x = 55,181,196,095.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,181,196,095.91/269,334.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,879.43

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