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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,602.81, 368,934.62 and 212,594.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,602.81, 368,934.62 and 212,594.64 is: 293,096.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,602.81 : 368,934.62 = 212,594.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,602.81/368,934.62 = 212,594.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,602.81x = 368,934.62 × 212,594.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,602.81x = 78,433,522,722.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,433,522,722.44/267,602.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,096.78

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