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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,554.08, 371,980 and 148,706.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,554.08, 371,980 and 148,706.96 is: 205,213.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,554.08 : 371,980 = 148,706.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,554.08/371,980 = 148,706.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,554.08x = 371,980 × 148,706.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,554.08x = 55,316,014,980.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,316,014,980.80/269,554.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,213.05

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