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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,196.32, 371,503.44 and 156,054.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,196.32, 371,503.44 and 156,054.56 is: 215,362.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,196.32 : 371,503.44 = 156,054.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,196.32/371,503.44 = 156,054.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,196.32x = 371,503.44 × 156,054.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,196.32x = 57,974,805,867.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,974,805,867.69/269,196.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,362.55

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