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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,471.82, 371,915.19 and 162,101.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,471.82, 371,915.19 and 162,101.10 is: 223,726.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,471.82 : 371,915.19 = 162,101.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,471.82/371,915.19 = 162,101.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,471.82x = 371,915.19 × 162,101.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,471.82x = 60,287,861,405.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,287,861,405.71/269,471.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,726.03

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