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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,336.81, 371,685.92 and 148,475.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,336.81, 371,685.92 and 148,475.43 is: 204,896.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,336.81 : 371,685.92 = 148,475.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,336.81/371,685.92 = 148,475.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,336.81x = 371,685.92 × 148,475.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,336.81x = 55,186,226,054.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,186,226,054.57/269,336.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,896.71

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