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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,295.02, 368,727.17 and 165,287.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,295.02, 368,727.17 and 165,287.94 is: 228,010.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,295.02 : 368,727.17 = 165,287.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,295.02/368,727.17 = 165,287.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,295.02x = 368,727.17 × 165,287.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,295.02x = 60,946,153,524.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,946,153,524.89/267,295.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,010.81

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