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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,969.09, 372,422.41 and 160,996.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,969.09, 372,422.41 and 160,996.55 is: 222,094.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,969.09 : 372,422.41 = 160,996.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,969.09/372,422.41 = 160,996.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,969.09x = 372,422.41 × 160,996.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,969.09x = 59,958,720,888.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,958,720,888.08/269,969.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,094.77

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