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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,862.71, 369,626.07 and 158,948.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,862.71, 369,626.07 and 158,948.24 is: 219,334.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,862.71 : 369,626.07 = 158,948.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,862.71/369,626.07 = 158,948.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,862.71x = 369,626.07 × 158,948.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,862.71x = 58,751,413,284.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,751,413,284.62/267,862.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,334.05

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