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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,498.60, 363,493.85 and 160,104.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,498.60, 363,493.85 and 160,104.94 is: 220,863.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,498.60 : 363,493.85 = 160,104.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,498.60/363,493.85 = 160,104.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,498.60x = 363,493.85 × 160,104.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,498.60x = 58,197,159,335.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,197,159,335.36/263,498.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,863.26

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