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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,241.08, 374,205.90 and 169,207

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,241.08, 374,205.90 and 169,207 is: 233,439.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,241.08 : 374,205.90 = 169,207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,241.08/374,205.90 = 169,207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,241.08x = 374,205.90 × 169,207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,241.08x = 63,318,257,721.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,318,257,721.30/271,241.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,439.04

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