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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,454.47, 371,842.26 and 148,606.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,454.47, 371,842.26 and 148,606.97 is: 205,074.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,454.47 : 371,842.26 = 148,606.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,454.47/371,842.26 = 148,606.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,454.47x = 371,842.26 × 148,606.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,454.47x = 55,258,351,576.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,258,351,576.55/269,454.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,074.91

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