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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,434.44, 371,816.42 and 148,586.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,434.44, 371,816.42 and 148,586.28 is: 205,047.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,434.44 : 371,816.42 = 148,586.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,434.44/371,816.42 = 148,586.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,434.44x = 371,816.42 × 148,586.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,434.44x = 55,246,818,690.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,246,818,690.72/269,434.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,047.35

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