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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,352.24, 371,708.49 and 148,497.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,352.24, 371,708.49 and 148,497.81 is: 204,928.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,352.24 : 371,708.49 = 148,497.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,352.24/371,708.49 = 148,497.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,352.24x = 371,708.49 × 148,497.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,352.24x = 55,197,895,886.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,197,895,886.37/269,352.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,928.30

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