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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,255.25, 368,818.20 and 152,531.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,255.25, 368,818.20 and 152,531.59 is: 210,496.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,255.25 : 368,818.20 = 152,531.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,255.25/368,818.20 = 152,531.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,255.25x = 368,818.20 × 152,531.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,255.25x = 56,256,426,466.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,256,426,466.94/267,255.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,496.99

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