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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,704.76, 369,370.62 and 160,233.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,704.76, 369,370.62 and 160,233.96 is: 221,085.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,704.76 : 369,370.62 = 160,233.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,704.76/369,370.62 = 160,233.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,704.76x = 369,370.62 × 160,233.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,704.76x = 59,185,717,150.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,185,717,150.26/267,704.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,085.79

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