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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,254.86, 368,817.67 and 152,531.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,254.86, 368,817.67 and 152,531.22 is: 210,496.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,254.86 : 368,817.67 = 152,531.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,254.86/368,817.67 = 152,531.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,254.86x = 368,817.67 × 152,531.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,254.86x = 56,256,209,162.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,256,209,162.66/267,254.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,496.49

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