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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,270.29, 368,838.87 and 152,546.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,270.29, 368,838.87 and 152,546.62 is: 210,517.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,270.29 : 368,838.87 = 152,546.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,270.29/368,838.87 = 152,546.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,270.29x = 368,838.87 × 152,546.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,270.29x = 56,265,122,943.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,265,122,943.12/267,270.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,517.69

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