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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,448.24, 371,836.32 and 148,594.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,448.24, 371,836.32 and 148,594.56 is: 205,059.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,448.24 : 371,836.32 = 148,594.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,448.24/371,836.32 = 148,594.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,448.24x = 371,836.32 × 148,594.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,448.24x = 55,252,854,362.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,252,854,362.42/269,448.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,059.25

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