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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,449.44, 371,811.60 and 148,582.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,449.44, 371,811.60 and 148,582.80 is: 205,028.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,449.44 : 371,811.60 = 148,582.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,449.44/371,811.60 = 148,582.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,449.44x = 371,811.60 × 148,582.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,449.44x = 55,244,808,600.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,244,808,600.48/269,449.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,028.48

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