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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,408.97, 371,776.28 and 148,550.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,408.97, 371,776.28 and 148,550.22 is: 204,994.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,408.97 : 371,776.28 = 148,550.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,408.97/371,776.28 = 148,550.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,408.97x = 371,776.28 × 148,550.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,408.97x = 55,227,448,184.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,227,448,184.78/269,408.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,994.84

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