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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,670.06, 372,180.42 and 162,299.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,670.06, 372,180.42 and 162,299.70 is: 223,995.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,670.06 : 372,180.42 = 162,299.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,670.06/372,180.42 = 162,299.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,670.06x = 372,180.42 × 162,299.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,670.06x = 60,404,770,511.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,404,770,511.87/269,670.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,995.09

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