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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,046.85, 371,274.48 and 161,676.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,046.85, 371,274.48 and 161,676.09 is: 223,106.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,046.85 : 371,274.48 = 161,676.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,046.85/371,274.48 = 161,676.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,046.85x = 371,274.48 × 161,676.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,046.85x = 60,026,206,243.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,026,206,243.18/269,046.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,106.89

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