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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,089.96, 371,316.24 and 165,707.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,089.96, 371,316.24 and 165,707.74 is: 228,659.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,089.96 : 371,316.24 = 165,707.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,089.96/371,316.24 = 165,707.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,089.96x = 371,316.24 × 165,707.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,089.96x = 61,529,974,955.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,529,974,955.70/269,089.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,659.50

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