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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,345.63, 371,687.39 and 146,835.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,345.63, 371,687.39 and 146,835.47 is: 202,627.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,345.63 : 371,687.39 = 146,835.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,345.63/371,687.39 = 146,835.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,345.63x = 371,687.39 × 146,835.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,345.63x = 54,576,892,798.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,576,892,798.76/269,345.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,627.73

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