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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,893.55, 369,668.61 and 158,979.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,893.55, 369,668.61 and 158,979.06 is: 219,376.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,893.55 : 369,668.61 = 158,979.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,893.55/369,668.61 = 158,979.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,893.55x = 369,668.61 × 158,979.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,893.55x = 58,769,568,129.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,769,568,129.31/267,893.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,376.57

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