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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,211.98, 403,934.62 and 144,407.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,211.98, 403,934.62 and 144,407.18 is: 216,673.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,211.98 : 403,934.62 = 144,407.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,211.98/403,934.62 = 144,407.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,211.98x = 403,934.62 × 144,407.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,211.98x = 58,331,059,378.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,331,059,378.57/269,211.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,673.34

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