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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,125.74, 367,385.34 and 169,425.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,125.74, 367,385.34 and 169,425.73 is: 233,891.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,125.74 : 367,385.34 = 169,425.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,125.74/367,385.34 = 169,425.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,125.74x = 367,385.34 × 169,425.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,125.74x = 62,244,529,420.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,244,529,420.80/266,125.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,891.43

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