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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,127.74, 367,388.10 and 169,427.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,127.74, 367,388.10 and 169,427.73 is: 233,894.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,127.74 : 367,388.10 = 169,427.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,127.74/367,388.10 = 169,427.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,127.74x = 367,388.10 × 169,427.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,127.74x = 62,245,731,812.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,245,731,812.01/266,127.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,894.19

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