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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,345.64, 371,699.58 and 148,491.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,345.64, 371,699.58 and 148,491.36 is: 204,919.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,345.64 : 371,699.58 = 148,491.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,345.64/371,699.58 = 148,491.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,345.64x = 371,699.58 × 148,491.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,345.64x = 55,194,176,145.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,194,176,145.63/269,345.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,919.51

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