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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,002.94, 368,505.30 and 152,281.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,002.94, 368,505.30 and 152,281.86 is: 210,172.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,002.94 : 368,505.30 = 152,281.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,002.94/368,505.30 = 152,281.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,002.94x = 368,505.30 × 152,281.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,002.94x = 56,116,672,503.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,116,672,503.86/267,002.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,172.49

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