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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,442.90, 404,164.35 and 169,715.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,442.90, 404,164.35 and 169,715.70 is: 254,573.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,442.90 : 404,164.35 = 169,715.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,442.90/404,164.35 = 169,715.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,442.90x = 404,164.35 × 169,715.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,442.90x = 68,593,035,575.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,593,035,575.30/269,442.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,573.55

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