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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,487.49, 369,170.49 and 165,545.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,487.49, 369,170.49 and 165,545.75 is: 228,476.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,487.49 : 369,170.49 = 165,545.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,487.49/369,170.49 = 165,545.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,487.49x = 369,170.49 × 165,545.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,487.49x = 61,114,605,644.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,114,605,644.92/267,487.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,476.50

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