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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,740.07, 372,390.45 and 162,336.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,740.07, 372,390.45 and 162,336.50 is: 224,114.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,740.07 : 372,390.45 = 162,336.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,740.07/372,390.45 = 162,336.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,740.07x = 372,390.45 × 162,336.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,740.07x = 60,452,562,286.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,452,562,286.43/269,740.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,114.13

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