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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,109.76, 368,503.44 and 159,618.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,109.76, 368,503.44 and 159,618.44 is: 220,208.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,109.76 : 368,503.44 = 159,618.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,109.76/368,503.44 = 159,618.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,109.76x = 368,503.44 × 159,618.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,109.76x = 58,819,944,227.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,819,944,227.43/267,109.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,208.89

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