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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,383.52, 371,793.08 and 162,062

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,383.52, 371,793.08 and 162,062 is: 223,671.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,383.52 : 371,793.08 = 162,062 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,383.52/371,793.08 = 162,062/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,383.52x = 371,793.08 × 162,062
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,383.52x = 60,253,530,130.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,253,530,130.96/269,383.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,671.92

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