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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,341.33, 368,926.25 and 158,518.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,341.33, 368,926.25 and 158,518.94 is: 218,753.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,341.33 : 368,926.25 = 158,518.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,341.33/368,926.25 = 158,518.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,341.33x = 368,926.25 × 158,518.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,341.33x = 58,481,795,450.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,481,795,450.95/267,341.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,753.29

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