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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,113.05, 369,841.58 and 160,620.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,113.05, 369,841.58 and 160,620.83 is: 221,564.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,113.05 : 369,841.58 = 160,620.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,113.05/369,841.58 = 160,620.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,113.05x = 369,841.58 × 160,620.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,113.05x = 59,404,258,895.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,404,258,895.80/268,113.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,564.22

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