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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,928.62, 369,573.30 and 158,955.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,928.62, 369,573.30 and 158,955.78 is: 219,259.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,928.62 : 369,573.30 = 158,955.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,928.62/369,573.30 = 158,955.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,928.62x = 369,573.30 × 158,955.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,928.62x = 58,745,812,168.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,745,812,168.67/267,928.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,259.19

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