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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,445.70, 403,731.15 and 169,426.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,445.70, 403,731.15 and 169,426.90 is: 253,865.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,445.70 : 403,731.15 = 169,426.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,445.70/403,731.15 = 169,426.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,445.70x = 403,731.15 × 169,426.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,445.70x = 68,402,917,177.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,402,917,177.94/269,445.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,865.31

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