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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,682.97, 369,401.50 and 165,688.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,682.97, 369,401.50 and 165,688.12 is: 228,648.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,682.97 : 369,401.50 = 165,688.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,682.97/369,401.50 = 165,688.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,682.97x = 369,401.50 × 165,688.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,682.97x = 61,205,440,060.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,205,440,060.18/267,682.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,648.99

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