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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,453.35, 371,848.22 and 148,598.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,453.35, 371,848.22 and 148,598.92 is: 205,067.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,453.35 : 371,848.22 = 148,598.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,453.35/371,848.22 = 148,598.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,453.35x = 371,848.22 × 148,598.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,453.35x = 55,256,243,895.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,256,243,895.92/269,453.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,067.94

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