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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,548.09, 371,971.74 and 148,700.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,548.09, 371,971.74 and 148,700.95 is: 205,204.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,548.09 : 371,971.74 = 148,700.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,548.09/371,971.74 = 148,700.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,548.09x = 371,971.74 × 148,700.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,548.09x = 55,312,550,738.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,312,550,738.85/269,548.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,204.76

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