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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,457.35, 371,853.75 and 148,602.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,457.35, 371,853.75 and 148,602.92 is: 205,073.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,457.35 : 371,853.75 = 148,602.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,457.35/371,853.75 = 148,602.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,457.35x = 371,853.75 × 148,602.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,457.35x = 55,258,553,062.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,258,553,062.95/269,457.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,073.47

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