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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,373.42, 371,752.02 and 148,514.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,373.42, 371,752.02 and 148,514.49 is: 204,959.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,373.42 : 371,752.02 = 148,514.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,373.42/371,752.02 = 148,514.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,373.42x = 371,752.02 × 148,514.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,373.42x = 55,210,561,656.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,210,561,656.77/269,373.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,959.20

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