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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,273.94, 368,735.30 and 152,558.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,273.94, 368,735.30 and 152,558.97 is: 210,472.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,273.94 : 368,735.30 = 152,558.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,273.94/368,735.30 = 152,558.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,273.94x = 368,735.30 × 152,558.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,273.94x = 56,253,877,570.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,253,877,570.64/267,273.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,472.74

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