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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,113.56, 368,580.54 and 159,660.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,113.56, 368,580.54 and 159,660.76 is: 220,310.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,113.56 : 368,580.54 = 159,660.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,113.56/368,580.54 = 159,660.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,113.56x = 368,580.54 × 159,660.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,113.56x = 58,847,849,137.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,847,849,137.61/267,113.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,310.23

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