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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,371.92, 371,749.95 and 148,512.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,371.92, 371,749.95 and 148,512.98 is: 204,957.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,371.92 : 371,749.95 = 148,512.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,371.92/371,749.95 = 148,512.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,371.92x = 371,749.95 × 148,512.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,371.92x = 55,209,691,030.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,209,691,030.60/269,371.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,957.11

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