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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,001.76, 371,110.99 and 160,084.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,001.76, 371,110.99 and 160,084.30 is: 220,850.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,001.76 : 371,110.99 = 160,084.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,001.76/371,110.99 = 160,084.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,001.76x = 371,110.99 × 160,084.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,001.76x = 59,409,043,056.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,409,043,056.46/269,001.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,850.02

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