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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,370.98, 371,775.82 and 162,049.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,370.98, 371,775.82 and 162,049.50 is: 223,654.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,370.98 : 371,775.82 = 162,049.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,370.98/371,775.82 = 162,049.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,370.98x = 371,775.82 × 162,049.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,370.98x = 60,246,085,743.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,246,085,743.09/269,370.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,654.70

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