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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,002.91, 371,209.80 and 154,275.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,002.91, 371,209.80 and 154,275.64 is: 212,892.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,002.91 : 371,209.80 = 154,275.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,002.91/371,209.80 = 154,275.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,002.91x = 371,209.80 × 154,275.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,002.91x = 57,268,629,469.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,268,629,469.27/269,002.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,892.23

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