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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,275.94, 368,700.98 and 165,268.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,275.94, 368,700.98 and 165,268.79 is: 227,984.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,275.94 : 368,700.98 = 165,268.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,275.94/368,700.98 = 165,268.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,275.94x = 368,700.98 × 165,268.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,275.94x = 60,934,762,166.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,934,762,166.57/267,275.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,984.46

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