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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,470.77, 371,861.67 and 148,612.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,470.77, 371,861.67 and 148,612.02 is: 205,080.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,470.77 : 371,861.67 = 148,612.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,470.77/371,861.67 = 148,612.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,470.77x = 371,861.67 × 148,612.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,470.77x = 55,263,113,939.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,263,113,939.27/269,470.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,080.18

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