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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,363.76, 371,704.86 and 148,498.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,363.76, 371,704.86 and 148,498.44 is: 204,918.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,363.76 : 371,704.86 = 148,498.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,363.76/371,704.86 = 148,498.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,363.76x = 371,704.86 × 148,498.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,363.76x = 55,197,591,850.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,197,591,850.42/269,363.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,918.40

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