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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,525.59, 371,938.80 and 148,664.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,525.59, 371,938.80 and 148,664.28 is: 205,153.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,525.59 : 371,938.80 = 148,664.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,525.59/371,938.80 = 148,664.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,525.59x = 371,938.80 × 148,664.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,525.59x = 55,294,013,906.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,294,013,906.06/269,525.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,153.11

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