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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,255.75, 368,818.89 and 152,532.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,255.75, 368,818.89 and 152,532.09 is: 210,497.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,255.75 : 368,818.89 = 152,532.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,255.75/368,818.89 = 152,532.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,255.75x = 368,818.89 × 152,532.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,255.75x = 56,256,716,123.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,256,716,123.18/267,255.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,497.68

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