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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,252.60, 403,878.90 and 164,276.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,252.60, 403,878.90 and 164,276.60 is: 246,414.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,252.60 : 403,878.90 = 164,276.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,252.60/403,878.90 = 164,276.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,252.60x = 403,878.90 × 164,276.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,252.60x = 66,347,852,503.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,347,852,503.74/269,252.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,414.90

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