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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,072.56, 371,329.86 and 167,154.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,072.56, 371,329.86 and 167,154.28 is: 230,678.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,072.56 : 371,329.86 = 167,154.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,072.56/371,329.86 = 167,154.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,072.56x = 371,329.86 × 167,154.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,072.56x = 62,069,375,390.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,069,375,390.80/269,072.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,678.95

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