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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,454.74, 371,842.37 and 148,607.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,454.74, 371,842.37 and 148,607.20 is: 205,075.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,454.74 : 371,842.37 = 148,607.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,454.74/371,842.37 = 148,607.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,454.74x = 371,842.37 × 148,607.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,454.74x = 55,258,452,331.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,258,452,331.70/269,454.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,075.08

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