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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,326.13, 368,898.80 and 159,832.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,326.13, 368,898.80 and 159,832.65 is: 220,562.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,326.13 : 368,898.80 = 159,832.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,326.13/368,898.80 = 159,832.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,326.13x = 368,898.80 × 159,832.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,326.13x = 58,962,071,986.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,962,071,986.66/267,326.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,562.32

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