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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,368.08, 371,728.92 and 148,506.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,368.08, 371,728.92 and 148,506.72 is: 204,939.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,368.08 : 371,728.92 = 148,506.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,368.08/371,728.92 = 148,506.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,368.08x = 371,728.92 × 148,506.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,368.08x = 55,204,242,638.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,204,242,638.34/269,368.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,939.81

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