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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,824, 404,755.62 and 103,612

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,824, 404,755.62 and 103,612 is: 155,425.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,824 : 404,755.62 = 103,612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,824/404,755.62 = 103,612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,824x = 404,755.62 × 103,612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,824x = 41,937,539,299.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,937,539,299.44/269,824
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,425.53

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