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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,472.21, 371,888.70 and 148,613.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,472.21, 371,888.70 and 148,613.73 is: 205,096.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,472.21 : 371,888.70 = 148,613.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,472.21/371,888.70 = 148,613.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,472.21x = 371,888.70 × 148,613.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,472.21x = 55,267,766,851.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,267,766,851.85/269,472.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,096.35

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