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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,625.76, 372,218.36 and 167,684.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,625.76, 372,218.36 and 167,684.04 is: 231,487.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,625.76 : 372,218.36 = 167,684.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,625.76/372,218.36 = 167,684.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,625.76x = 372,218.36 × 167,684.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,625.76x = 62,415,078,366.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,415,078,366.97/269,625.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,487.82

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