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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,246.42, 368,708.49 and 152,442.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,246.42, 368,708.49 and 152,442.60 is: 210,318.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,246.42 : 368,708.49 = 152,442.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,246.42/368,708.49 = 152,442.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,246.42x = 368,708.49 × 152,442.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,246.42x = 56,206,880,857.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,206,880,857.67/267,246.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,318.55

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