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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,212.33, 368,753.37 and 144,704.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,212.33, 368,753.37 and 144,704.92 is: 199,692.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,212.33 : 368,753.37 = 144,704.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,212.33/368,753.37 = 144,704.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,212.33x = 368,753.37 × 144,704.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,212.33x = 53,360,426,905.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,360,426,905.58/267,212.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,692.98

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