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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,397.92, 369,009.45 and 144,890.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,397.92, 369,009.45 and 144,890.21 is: 199,948.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,397.92 : 369,009.45 = 144,890.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,397.92/369,009.45 = 144,890.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,397.92x = 369,009.45 × 144,890.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,397.92x = 53,465,858,168.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,465,858,168.35/267,397.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,948.67

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