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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,217.28, 368,767.02 and 150,921.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,217.28, 368,767.02 and 150,921.42 is: 208,275.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,217.28 : 368,767.02 = 150,921.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,217.28/368,767.02 = 150,921.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,217.28x = 368,767.02 × 150,921.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,217.28x = 55,654,843,140.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,654,843,140.50/267,217.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,275.61

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