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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,517.26, 369,211.86 and 165,575.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,517.26, 369,211.86 and 165,575.52 is: 228,517.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,517.26 : 369,211.86 = 165,575.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,517.26/369,211.86 = 165,575.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,517.26x = 369,211.86 × 165,575.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,517.26x = 61,132,445,709.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,132,445,709.67/267,517.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,517.76

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