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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,282.11, 368,849.30 and 159,852.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,282.11, 368,849.30 and 159,852.14 is: 220,595.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,282.11 : 368,849.30 = 159,852.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,282.11/368,849.30 = 159,852.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,282.11x = 368,849.30 × 159,852.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,282.11x = 58,961,349,719.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,961,349,719.57/267,282.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,595.94

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