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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,029.24, 368,501.10 and 147,797.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,029.24, 368,501.10 and 147,797.24 is: 203,960.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,029.24 : 368,501.10 = 147,797.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,029.24/368,501.10 = 147,797.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,029.24x = 368,501.10 × 147,797.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,029.24x = 54,463,445,516.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,463,445,516.96/267,029.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,960.61

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