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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,063.63, 368,547.81 and 147,831.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,063.63, 368,547.81 and 147,831.63 is: 204,007.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,063.63 : 368,547.81 = 147,831.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,063.63/368,547.81 = 147,831.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,063.63x = 368,547.81 × 147,831.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,063.63x = 54,483,023,485.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,483,023,485.23/267,063.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,007.65

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