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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,708.24, 369,468.24 and 160,278.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,708.24, 369,468.24 and 160,278.18 is: 221,202.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,708.24 : 369,468.24 = 160,278.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,708.24/369,468.24 = 160,278.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,708.24x = 369,468.24 × 160,278.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,708.24x = 59,217,697,075.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,217,697,075.00/267,708.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,202.37

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