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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,358.52, 371,717.28 and 148,504.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,358.52, 371,717.28 and 148,504.08 is: 204,937.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,358.52 : 371,717.28 = 148,504.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,358.52/371,717.28 = 148,504.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,358.52x = 371,717.28 × 148,504.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,358.52x = 55,201,532,686.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,201,532,686.50/269,358.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,937.02

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