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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,355.52, 371,703.78 and 148,494.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,355.52, 371,703.78 and 148,494.02 is: 204,917.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,355.52 : 371,703.78 = 148,494.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,355.52/371,703.78 = 148,494.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,355.52x = 371,703.78 × 148,494.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,355.52x = 55,195,788,541.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,195,788,541.40/269,355.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,917.98

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