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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,359.25, 371,704.56 and 146,848.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,359.25, 371,704.56 and 146,848.98 is: 202,645.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,359.25 : 371,704.56 = 146,848.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,359.25/371,704.56 = 146,848.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,359.25x = 371,704.56 × 146,848.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,359.25x = 54,584,435,497.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,584,435,497.35/269,359.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,645.49

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