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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,964.87, 369,777.60 and 159,073.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,964.87, 369,777.60 and 159,073.74 is: 219,513.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,964.87 : 369,777.60 = 159,073.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,964.87/369,777.60 = 159,073.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,964.87x = 369,777.60 × 159,073.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,964.87x = 58,821,905,800.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,821,905,800.22/267,964.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,513.50

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