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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,145.72, 371,421.72 and 154,428.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,145.72, 371,421.72 and 154,428.48 is: 213,111.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,145.72 : 371,421.72 = 154,428.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,145.72/371,421.72 = 154,428.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,145.72x = 371,421.72 × 154,428.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,145.72x = 57,358,091,658.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,358,091,658.59/269,145.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,111.66

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