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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,343.36, 371,701.80 and 148,489.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,343.36, 371,701.80 and 148,489.74 is: 204,920.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,343.36 : 371,701.80 = 148,489.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,343.36/371,701.80 = 148,489.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,343.36x = 371,701.80 × 148,489.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,343.36x = 55,193,903,639.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,193,903,639.53/269,343.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,920.23

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