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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,474.62, 369,152.74 and 165,532.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,474.62, 369,152.74 and 165,532.92 is: 228,458.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,474.62 : 369,152.74 = 165,532.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,474.62/369,152.74 = 165,532.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,474.62x = 369,152.74 × 165,532.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,474.62x = 61,106,929,800.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,106,929,800.79/267,474.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,458.79

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