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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,522.73, 371,892.47 and 167,575.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,522.73, 371,892.47 and 167,575.05 is: 231,223.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,522.73 : 371,892.47 = 167,575.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,522.73/371,892.47 = 167,575.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,522.73x = 371,892.47 × 167,575.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,522.73x = 62,319,898,417.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,319,898,417.00/269,522.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,223.16

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