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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,992.82, 370,003.14 and 166,126.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,992.82, 370,003.14 and 166,126.62 is: 229,362.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,992.82 : 370,003.14 = 166,126.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,992.82/370,003.14 = 166,126.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,992.82x = 370,003.14 × 166,126.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,992.82x = 61,467,371,037.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,467,371,037.59/267,992.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,362.01

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