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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,087.44, 371,340.96 and 155,975.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,087.44, 371,340.96 and 155,975.92 is: 215,246.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,087.44 : 371,340.96 = 155,975.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,087.44/371,340.96 = 155,975.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,087.44x = 371,340.96 × 155,975.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,087.44x = 57,920,247,869.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,920,247,869.68/269,087.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,246.94

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