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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,073.49, 368,586.46 and 159,641.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,073.49, 368,586.46 and 159,641.22 is: 220,319.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,073.49 : 368,586.46 = 159,641.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,073.49/368,586.46 = 159,641.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,073.49x = 368,586.46 × 159,641.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,073.49x = 58,841,592,149.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,841,592,149.88/267,073.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,319.85

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