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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,354.96, 371,695.08 and 148,496.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,354.96, 371,695.08 and 148,496.24 is: 204,916.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,354.96 : 371,695.08 = 148,496.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,354.96/371,695.08 = 148,496.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,354.96x = 371,695.08 × 148,496.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,354.96x = 55,195,321,806.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,195,321,806.50/269,354.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,916.67

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