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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,142.62, 368,653.34 and 152,418.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,142.62, 368,653.34 and 152,418.26 is: 210,335.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,142.62 : 368,653.34 = 152,418.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,142.62/368,653.34 = 152,418.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,142.62x = 368,653.34 × 152,418.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,142.62x = 56,189,500,625.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,189,500,625.99/267,142.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,335.22

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