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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,729.73, 369,439.65 and 160,297.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,729.73, 369,439.65 and 160,297.00 is: 221,193.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,729.73 : 369,439.65 = 160,297.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,729.73/369,439.65 = 160,297.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,729.73x = 369,439.65 × 160,297.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,729.73x = 59,220,066,652.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,220,066,652.45/267,729.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,193.47

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