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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,522.42, 369,192.58 and 160,071.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,522.42, 369,192.58 and 160,071.86 is: 220,906.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,522.42 : 369,192.58 = 160,071.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,522.42/369,192.58 = 160,071.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,522.42x = 369,192.58 × 160,071.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,522.42x = 59,097,342,978.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,097,342,978.80/267,522.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,906.13

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