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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,280.08, 368,846.51 and 159,850.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,280.08, 368,846.51 and 159,850.12 is: 220,593.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,280.08 : 368,846.51 = 159,850.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,280.08/368,846.51 = 159,850.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,280.08x = 368,846.51 × 159,850.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,280.08x = 58,960,157,163.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,960,157,163.71/267,280.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,593.16

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