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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,336.98, 371,668.34 and 148,472.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,336.98, 371,668.34 and 148,472.02 is: 204,882.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,336.98 : 371,668.34 = 148,472.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,336.98/371,668.34 = 148,472.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,336.98x = 371,668.34 × 148,472.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,336.98x = 55,182,349,209.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,182,349,209.85/269,336.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,882.19

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