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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,458.96, 371,847.20 and 148,596.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,458.96, 371,847.20 and 148,596.80 is: 205,060.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,458.96 : 371,847.20 = 148,596.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,458.96/371,847.20 = 148,596.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,458.96x = 371,847.20 × 148,596.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,458.96x = 55,255,304,008.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,255,304,008.96/269,458.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,060.18

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