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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,424.42, 371,803.41 and 148,570.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,424.42, 371,803.41 and 148,570.80 is: 205,026.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,424.42 : 371,803.41 = 148,570.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,424.42/371,803.41 = 148,570.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,424.42x = 371,803.41 × 148,570.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,424.42x = 55,239,130,066.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,239,130,066.43/269,424.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,026.44

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