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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,246.12, 370,025.70 and 167,469.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,246.12, 370,025.70 and 167,469.16 is: 231,011.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,246.12 : 370,025.70 = 167,469.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,246.12/370,025.70 = 167,469.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,246.12x = 370,025.70 × 167,469.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,246.12x = 61,967,893,157.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,967,893,157.41/268,246.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,011.33

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