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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,277.20, 368,842.92 and 148,045.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,277.20, 368,842.92 and 148,045.20 is: 204,302.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,277.20 : 368,842.92 = 148,045.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,277.20/368,842.92 = 148,045.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,277.20x = 368,842.92 × 148,045.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,277.20x = 54,605,423,859.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,605,423,859.98/267,277.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,302.59

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