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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,369.12, 368,969.28 and 148,137.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,369.12, 368,969.28 and 148,137.12 is: 204,429.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,369.12 : 368,969.28 = 148,137.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,369.12/368,969.28 = 148,137.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,369.12x = 368,969.28 × 148,137.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,369.12x = 54,658,046,507.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,658,046,507.67/267,369.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,429.17

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