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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,730.96, 372,240.86 and 155,046.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,730.96, 372,240.86 and 155,046.84 is: 213,971.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,730.96 : 372,240.86 = 155,046.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,730.96/372,240.86 = 155,046.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,730.96x = 372,240.86 × 155,046.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,730.96x = 57,714,769,061.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,714,769,061.88/269,730.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,971.61

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