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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,341.69, 371,692.64 and 148,480.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,341.69, 371,692.64 and 148,480.31 is: 204,903.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,341.69 : 371,692.64 = 148,480.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,341.69/371,692.64 = 148,480.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,341.69x = 371,692.64 × 148,480.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,341.69x = 55,189,036,924.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,189,036,924.66/269,341.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,903.43

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