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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,459.97, 371,849.85 and 148,612.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,459.97, 371,849.85 and 148,612.47 is: 205,082.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,459.97 : 371,849.85 = 148,612.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,459.97/371,849.85 = 148,612.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,459.97x = 371,849.85 × 148,612.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,459.97x = 55,261,524,677.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,261,524,677.63/269,459.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,082.50

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