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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,512.70, 403,928.85 and 136,429.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,512.70, 403,928.85 and 136,429.70 is: 204,472.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,512.70 : 403,928.85 = 136,429.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,512.70/403,928.85 = 136,429.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,512.70x = 403,928.85 × 136,429.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,512.70x = 55,107,891,826.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,107,891,826.85/269,512.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,472.34

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