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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,282.27, 368,709.64 and 165,275.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,282.27, 368,709.64 and 165,275.12 is: 227,993.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,282.27 : 368,709.64 = 165,275.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,282.27/368,709.64 = 165,275.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,282.27x = 368,709.64 × 165,275.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,282.27x = 60,938,530,504.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,938,530,504.74/267,282.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,993.16

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