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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,202.71, 368,740.23 and 144,696.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,202.71, 368,740.23 and 144,696.42 is: 199,681.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,202.71 : 368,740.23 = 144,696.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,202.71/368,740.23 = 144,696.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,202.71x = 368,740.23 × 144,696.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,202.71x = 53,355,391,190.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,355,391,190.98/267,202.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,681.33

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