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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,225.39, 369,997.05 and 167,448.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,225.39, 369,997.05 and 167,448.43 is: 230,982.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,225.39 : 369,997.05 = 167,448.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,225.39/369,997.05 = 167,448.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,225.39x = 369,997.05 × 167,448.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,225.39x = 61,955,423,277.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,955,423,277.15/268,225.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,982.70

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