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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,409.97, 371,777.66 and 148,551.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,409.97, 371,777.66 and 148,551.22 is: 204,996.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,409.97 : 371,777.66 = 148,551.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,409.97/371,777.66 = 148,551.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,409.97x = 371,777.66 × 148,551.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,409.97x = 55,228,024,961.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,228,024,961.75/269,409.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,996.22

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