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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,140.32, 368,724.24 and 259,050.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,140.32, 368,724.24 and 259,050.96 is: 354,901.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,140.32 : 368,724.24 = 259,050.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,140.32/368,724.24 = 259,050.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,140.32x = 368,724.24 × 259,050.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,140.32x = 95,518,368,347.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,518,368,347.27/269,140.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,901.74

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