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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,965.37, 369,778.29 and 159,074.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,965.37, 369,778.29 and 159,074.22 is: 219,514.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,965.37 : 369,778.29 = 159,074.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,965.37/369,778.29 = 159,074.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,965.37x = 369,778.29 × 159,074.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,965.37x = 58,822,193,054.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,822,193,054.68/267,965.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,514.16

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