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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,429.16, 371,803.80 and 148,575.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,429.16, 371,803.80 and 148,575.60 is: 205,029.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,429.16 : 371,803.80 = 148,575.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,429.16/371,803.80 = 148,575.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,429.16x = 371,803.80 × 148,575.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,429.16x = 55,240,972,667.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,240,972,667.28/269,429.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,029.67

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