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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,988.32, 369,996.93 and 166,122.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,988.32, 369,996.93 and 166,122.11 is: 229,355.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,988.32 : 369,996.93 = 166,122.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,988.32/369,996.93 = 166,122.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,988.32x = 369,996.93 × 166,122.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,988.32x = 61,464,671,630.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,464,671,630.11/267,988.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,355.79

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