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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,016.27, 370,035.54 and 166,150.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,016.27, 370,035.54 and 166,150.60 is: 229,395.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,016.27 : 370,035.54 = 166,150.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,016.27/370,035.54 = 166,150.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,016.27x = 370,035.54 × 166,150.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,016.27x = 61,481,626,992.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,481,626,992.32/268,016.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,395.13

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