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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,461.46, 371,851.90 and 148,613.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,461.46, 371,851.90 and 148,613.98 is: 205,084.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,461.46 : 371,851.90 = 148,613.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,461.46/371,851.90 = 148,613.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,461.46x = 371,851.90 × 148,613.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,461.46x = 55,262,390,829.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,262,390,829.56/269,461.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,084.58

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