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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,244.68, 368,797.05 and 144,736.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,244.68, 368,797.05 and 144,736.69 is: 199,736.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,244.68 : 368,797.05 = 144,736.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,244.68/368,797.05 = 144,736.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,244.68x = 368,797.05 × 144,736.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,244.68x = 53,378,463,376.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,378,463,376.77/267,244.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,736.30

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