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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,361.24, 371,707.32 and 146,850.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,361.24, 371,707.32 and 146,850.98 is: 202,648.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,361.24 : 371,707.32 = 146,850.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,361.24/371,707.32 = 146,850.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,361.24x = 371,707.32 × 146,850.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,361.24x = 54,585,584,215.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,585,584,215.17/269,361.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,648.25

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