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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,522.59, 371,934.66 and 148,661.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,522.59, 371,934.66 and 148,661.28 is: 205,148.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,522.59 : 371,934.66 = 148,661.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,522.59/371,934.66 = 148,661.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,522.59x = 371,934.66 × 148,661.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,522.59x = 55,292,282,631.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,292,282,631.96/269,522.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,148.97

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