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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,512.78, 369,157.74 and 145,002.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,512.78, 369,157.74 and 145,002.53 is: 200,098.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,512.78 : 369,157.74 = 145,002.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,512.78/369,157.74 = 145,002.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,512.78x = 369,157.74 × 145,002.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,512.78x = 53,528,804,571.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,528,804,571.70/267,512.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,098.12

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