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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,364.14, 363,379.08 and 159,995.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,364.14, 363,379.08 and 159,995.33 is: 220,755.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,364.14 : 363,379.08 = 159,995.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,364.14/363,379.08 = 159,995.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,364.14x = 363,379.08 × 159,995.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,364.14x = 58,138,955,819.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,138,955,819.70/263,364.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,755.02

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