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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,296.52, 368,729.22 and 165,289.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,296.52, 368,729.22 and 165,289.44 is: 228,012.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,296.52 : 368,729.22 = 165,289.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,296.52/368,729.22 = 165,289.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,296.52x = 368,729.22 × 165,289.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,296.52x = 60,947,046,285.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,947,046,285.44/267,296.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,012.87

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