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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,069.43, 368,496.89 and 158,119.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,069.43, 368,496.89 and 158,119.67 is: 218,170.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,069.43 : 368,496.89 = 158,119.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,069.43/368,496.89 = 158,119.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,069.43x = 368,496.89 × 158,119.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,069.43x = 58,266,607,366.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,266,607,366.42/267,069.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,170.26

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