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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,207.30, 368,748.67 and 159,777.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,207.30, 368,748.67 and 159,777.33 is: 220,494.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,207.30 : 368,748.67 = 159,777.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,207.30/368,748.67 = 159,777.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,207.30x = 368,748.67 × 159,777.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,207.30x = 58,917,677,933.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,917,677,933.65/267,207.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,494.27

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