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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,389.08, 368,961.88 and 159,919.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,389.08, 368,961.88 and 159,919.92 is: 220,668.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,389.08 : 368,961.88 = 159,919.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,389.08/368,961.88 = 159,919.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,389.08x = 368,961.88 × 159,919.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,389.08x = 59,004,354,332.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,004,354,332.65/267,389.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,668.53

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