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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,031.06, 368,477.85 and 159,579.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,031.06, 368,477.85 and 159,579.70 is: 220,205.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,031.06 : 368,477.85 = 159,579.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,031.06/368,477.85 = 159,579.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,031.06x = 368,477.85 × 159,579.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,031.06x = 58,801,584,759.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,801,584,759.65/267,031.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,205.04

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