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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,293.41, 370,090.75 and 167,516.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,293.41, 370,090.75 and 167,516.45 is: 231,076.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,293.41 : 370,090.75 = 167,516.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,293.41/370,090.75 = 167,516.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,293.41x = 370,090.75 × 167,516.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,293.41x = 61,996,289,661.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,996,289,661.15/268,293.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,076.45

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