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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,359.97, 371,722.39 and 148,506.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,359.97, 371,722.39 and 148,506.35 is: 204,941.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,359.97 : 371,722.39 = 148,506.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,359.97/371,722.39 = 148,506.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,359.97x = 371,722.39 × 148,506.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,359.97x = 55,203,135,910.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,203,135,910.22/269,359.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,941.87

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