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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,546.06, 369,161.58 and 158,630.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,546.06, 369,161.58 and 158,630.28 is: 218,878.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,546.06 : 369,161.58 = 158,630.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,546.06/369,161.58 = 158,630.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,546.06x = 369,161.58 × 158,630.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,546.06x = 58,560,204,800.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,560,204,800.64/267,546.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,878.97

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