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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,254.13, 403,881.19 and 72,262.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,254.13, 403,881.19 and 72,262.13 is: 108,393.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,254.13 : 403,881.19 = 72,262.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,254.13/403,881.19 = 72,262.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,254.13x = 403,881.19 × 72,262.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,254.13x = 29,185,312,856.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,185,312,856.27/269,254.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,393.19

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