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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,166.81, 368,690.72 and 144,660.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,166.81, 368,690.72 and 144,660.52 is: 199,631.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,166.81 : 368,690.72 = 144,660.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,166.81/368,690.72 = 144,660.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,166.81x = 368,690.72 × 144,660.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,166.81x = 53,334,991,917.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,334,991,917.47/267,166.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,631.81

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