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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,026.80, 371,229.53 and 165,644.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,026.80, 371,229.53 and 165,644.58 is: 228,572.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,026.80 : 371,229.53 = 165,644.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,026.80/371,229.53 = 165,644.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,026.80x = 371,229.53 × 165,644.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,026.80x = 61,492,158,752.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,492,158,752.22/269,026.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,572.61

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