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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,090.96, 371,317.62 and 165,708.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,090.96, 371,317.62 and 165,708.74 is: 228,660.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,090.96 : 371,317.62 = 165,708.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,090.96/371,317.62 = 165,708.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,090.96x = 371,317.62 × 165,708.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,090.96x = 61,530,574,950.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,530,574,950.00/269,090.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,660.88

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