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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,859.09, 369,621.07 and 158,944.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,859.09, 369,621.07 and 158,944.61 is: 219,329.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,859.09 : 369,621.07 = 158,944.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,859.09/369,621.07 = 158,944.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,859.09x = 369,621.07 × 158,944.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,859.09x = 58,749,277,345.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,749,277,345.62/267,859.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,329.04

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