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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,473.83, 363,600.95 and 160,072.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,473.83, 363,600.95 and 160,072.83 is: 220,904.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,473.83 : 363,600.95 = 160,072.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,473.83/363,600.95 = 160,072.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,473.83x = 363,600.95 × 160,072.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,473.83x = 58,202,633,057.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,202,633,057.19/263,473.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,904.80

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