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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,474.83, 363,602.33 and 160,073.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,474.83, 363,602.33 and 160,073.83 is: 220,906.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,474.83 : 363,602.33 = 160,073.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,474.83/363,602.33 = 160,073.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,474.83x = 363,602.33 × 160,073.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,474.83x = 58,203,217,560.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,203,217,560.02/263,474.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,906.18

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