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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,094.52, 372,679.40 and 162,671.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,094.52, 372,679.40 and 162,671.50 is: 224,455.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,094.52 : 372,679.40 = 162,671.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,094.52/372,679.40 = 162,671.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,094.52x = 372,679.40 × 162,671.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,094.52x = 60,624,317,017.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,624,317,017.10/270,094.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,455.93

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