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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,347.41, 371,701.83 and 148,492.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,347.41, 371,701.83 and 148,492.95 is: 204,921.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,347.41 : 371,701.83 = 148,492.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,347.41/371,701.83 = 148,492.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,347.41x = 371,701.83 × 148,492.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,347.41x = 55,195,101,257.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,195,101,257.10/269,347.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,921.60

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