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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,348.28, 371,703.24 and 148,494.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,348.28, 371,703.24 and 148,494.40 is: 204,923.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,348.28 : 371,703.24 = 148,494.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,348.28/371,703.24 = 148,494.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,348.28x = 371,703.24 × 148,494.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,348.28x = 55,195,849,601.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,195,849,601.86/269,348.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,923.71

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