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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,608.64, 369,294.39 and 165,606.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,608.64, 369,294.39 and 165,606.96 is: 228,534.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,608.64 : 369,294.39 = 165,606.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,608.64/369,294.39 = 165,606.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,608.64x = 369,294.39 × 165,606.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,608.64x = 61,157,721,272.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,157,721,272.95/267,608.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,534.18

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