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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,448.66, 371,861.29 and 148,613.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,448.66, 371,861.29 and 148,613.58 is: 205,098.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,448.66 : 371,861.29 = 148,613.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,448.66/371,861.29 = 148,613.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,448.66x = 371,861.29 × 148,613.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,448.66x = 55,263,637,570.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,263,637,570.32/269,448.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,098.95

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