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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,070.48, 363,040.58 and 159,674.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,070.48, 363,040.58 and 159,674.79 is: 220,353.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,070.48 : 363,040.58 = 159,674.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,070.48/363,040.58 = 159,674.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,070.48x = 363,040.58 × 159,674.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,070.48x = 57,968,430,133.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,968,430,133.57/263,070.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,353.23

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