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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,672.32, 372,296.97 and 162,268.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,672.32, 372,296.97 and 162,268.75 is: 224,020.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,672.32 : 372,296.97 = 162,268.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,672.32/372,296.97 = 162,268.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,672.32x = 372,296.97 × 162,268.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,672.32x = 60,412,163,950.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,412,163,950.69/269,672.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,020.63

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