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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,452.31, 371,839.01 and 148,604.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,452.31, 371,839.01 and 148,604.76 is: 205,071.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,452.31 : 371,839.01 = 148,604.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,452.31/371,839.01 = 148,604.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,452.31x = 371,839.01 × 148,604.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,452.31x = 55,257,046,096.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,257,046,096.66/269,452.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,071.71

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