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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,718.31, 369,447.81 and 152,995.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,718.31, 369,447.81 and 152,995.63 is: 211,131.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,718.31 : 369,447.81 = 152,995.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,718.31/369,447.81 = 152,995.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,718.31x = 369,447.81 × 152,995.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,718.31x = 56,523,900,443.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,523,900,443.07/267,718.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,131.99

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