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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,246.27, 368,805.79 and 152,522.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,246.27, 368,805.79 and 152,522.63 is: 210,484.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,246.27 : 368,805.79 = 152,522.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,246.27/368,805.79 = 152,522.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,246.27x = 368,805.79 × 152,522.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,246.27x = 56,251,228,779.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,251,228,779.67/267,246.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,484.62

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