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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,927.36, 369,571.57 and 158,954.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,927.36, 369,571.57 and 158,954.55 is: 219,257.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,927.36 : 369,571.57 = 158,954.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,927.36/369,571.57 = 158,954.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,927.36x = 369,571.57 × 158,954.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,927.36x = 58,745,082,602.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,745,082,602.14/267,927.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,257.50

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