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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,369.97, 371,733.25 and 148,508.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,369.97, 371,733.25 and 148,508.15 is: 204,942.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,369.97 : 371,733.25 = 148,508.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,369.97/371,733.25 = 148,508.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,369.97x = 371,733.25 × 148,508.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,369.97x = 55,205,417,390.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,205,417,390.50/269,369.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,942.73

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