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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,858.47, 369,633.06 and 147,001.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,858.47, 369,633.06 and 147,001.79 is: 202,856.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,858.47 : 369,633.06 = 147,001.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,858.47/369,633.06 = 147,001.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,858.47x = 369,633.06 × 147,001.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,858.47x = 54,336,719,615.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,336,719,615.01/267,858.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,856.09

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