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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,337.27, 370,151.24 and 167,560.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,337.27, 370,151.24 and 167,560.31 is: 231,136.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,337.27 : 370,151.24 = 167,560.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,337.27/370,151.24 = 167,560.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,337.27x = 370,151.24 × 167,560.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,337.27x = 62,022,658,022.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,022,658,022.65/268,337.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,136.95

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