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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,374.42, 371,753.40 and 148,515.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,374.42, 371,753.40 and 148,515.49 is: 204,960.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,374.42 : 371,753.40 = 148,515.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,374.42/371,753.40 = 148,515.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,374.42x = 371,753.40 × 148,515.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,374.42x = 55,211,138,360.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,211,138,360.17/269,374.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,960.58

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