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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,242.34, 368,691.82 and 152,527.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,242.34, 368,691.82 and 152,527.36 is: 210,429.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,242.34 : 368,691.82 = 152,527.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,242.34/368,691.82 = 152,527.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,242.34x = 368,691.82 × 152,527.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,242.34x = 56,235,589,958.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,235,589,958.20/267,242.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,429.19

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