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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,460.13, 369,132.83 and 165,518.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,460.13, 369,132.83 and 165,518.42 is: 228,438.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,460.13 : 369,132.83 = 165,518.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,460.13/369,132.83 = 165,518.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,460.13x = 369,132.83 × 165,518.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,460.13x = 61,098,285,071.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,098,285,071.10/267,460.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,438.85

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