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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,355.64, 370,301.04 and 160,930.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,355.64, 370,301.04 and 160,930.20 is: 222,065.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,355.64 : 370,301.04 = 160,930.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,355.64/370,301.04 = 160,930.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,355.64x = 370,301.04 × 160,930.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,355.64x = 59,592,620,427.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,592,620,427.41/268,355.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,065.84

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