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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,350.39, 370,293.80 and 160,924.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,350.39, 370,293.80 and 160,924.95 is: 222,058.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,350.39 : 370,293.80 = 160,924.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,350.39/370,293.80 = 160,924.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,350.39x = 370,293.80 × 160,924.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,350.39x = 59,589,510,445.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,589,510,445.69/268,350.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,058.59

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