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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,563.32, 371,981.43 and 148,704.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,563.32, 371,981.43 and 148,704.84 is: 205,203.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,563.32 : 371,981.43 = 148,704.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,563.32/371,981.43 = 148,704.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,563.32x = 371,981.43 × 148,704.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,563.32x = 55,315,439,031.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,315,439,031.12/269,563.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,203.88

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