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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,669.82, 372,293.52 and 162,266.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,669.82, 372,293.52 and 162,266.25 is: 224,017.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,669.82 : 372,293.52 = 162,266.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,669.82/372,293.52 = 162,266.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,669.82x = 372,293.52 × 162,266.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,669.82x = 60,410,673,389.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,410,673,389.70/269,669.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,017.18

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