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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,051.01, 362,924.75 and 160,969.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,051.01, 362,924.75 and 160,969.95 is: 222,086.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,051.01 : 362,924.75 = 160,969.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,051.01/362,924.75 = 160,969.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,051.01x = 362,924.75 × 160,969.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,051.01x = 58,419,979,263.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,419,979,263.69/263,051.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,086.12

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