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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,658.28, 372,054.18 and 162,213.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,658.28, 372,054.18 and 162,213.40 is: 223,809.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,658.28 : 372,054.18 = 162,213.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,658.28/372,054.18 = 162,213.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,658.28x = 372,054.18 × 162,213.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,658.28x = 60,352,173,522.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,352,173,522.01/269,658.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,809.83

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