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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,859.16, 369,642.50 and 154,679.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,859.16, 369,642.50 and 154,679.48 is: 213,455.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,859.16 : 369,642.50 = 154,679.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,859.16/369,642.50 = 154,679.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,859.16x = 369,642.50 × 154,679.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,859.16x = 57,176,109,685.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,176,109,685.90/267,859.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,455.87

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