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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,349.28, 371,704.62 and 148,495.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,349.28, 371,704.62 and 148,495.40 is: 204,925.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,349.28 : 371,704.62 = 148,495.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,349.28/371,704.62 = 148,495.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,349.28x = 371,704.62 × 148,495.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,349.28x = 55,196,426,228.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,196,426,228.75/269,349.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,925.09

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