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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,030.06, 368,476.47 and 159,578.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,030.06, 368,476.47 and 159,578.70 is: 220,203.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,030.06 : 368,476.47 = 159,578.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,030.06/368,476.47 = 159,578.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,030.06x = 368,476.47 × 159,578.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,030.06x = 58,800,996,063.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,800,996,063.19/267,030.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,203.66

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