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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,815.78, 372,394.51 and 160,927.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,815.78, 372,394.51 and 160,927.10 is: 222,108.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,815.78 : 372,394.51 = 160,927.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,815.78/372,394.51 = 160,927.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,815.78x = 372,394.51 × 160,927.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,815.78x = 59,928,367,540.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,928,367,540.27/269,815.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,108.46

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