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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,058.80, 368,580.12 and 153,859.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,058.80, 368,580.12 and 153,859.44 is: 212,348.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,058.80 : 368,580.12 = 153,859.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,058.80/368,580.12 = 153,859.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,058.80x = 368,580.12 × 153,859.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,058.80x = 56,709,530,858.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,709,530,858.33/267,058.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,348.48

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