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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,517.83, 369,162.98 and 160,147.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,517.83, 369,162.98 and 160,147.06 is: 220,995.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,517.83 : 369,162.98 = 160,147.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,517.83/369,162.98 = 160,147.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,517.83x = 369,162.98 × 160,147.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,517.83x = 59,120,366,567.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,120,366,567.36/267,517.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,995.99

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