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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,337.65, 370,151.76 and 167,560.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,337.65, 370,151.76 and 167,560.69 is: 231,137.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,337.65 : 370,151.76 = 167,560.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,337.65/370,151.76 = 167,560.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,337.65x = 370,151.76 × 167,560.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,337.65x = 62,022,883,384.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,022,883,384.94/268,337.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,137.46

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