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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,351.39, 370,295.17 and 160,925.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,351.39, 370,295.17 and 160,925.95 is: 222,059.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,351.39 : 370,295.17 = 160,925.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,351.39/370,295.17 = 160,925.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,351.39x = 370,295.17 × 160,925.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,351.39x = 59,590,102,012.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,590,102,012.66/268,351.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,059.97

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