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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,352.74, 371,709.19 and 148,498.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,352.74, 371,709.19 and 148,498.31 is: 204,928.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,352.74 : 371,709.19 = 148,498.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,352.74/371,709.19 = 148,498.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,352.74x = 371,709.19 × 148,498.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,352.74x = 55,198,183,925.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,198,183,925.43/269,352.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,928.99

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