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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,872.15, 369,651.40 and 147,011.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,872.15, 369,651.40 and 147,011.04 is: 202,868.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,872.15 : 369,651.40 = 147,011.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,872.15/369,651.40 = 147,011.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,872.15x = 369,651.40 × 147,011.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,872.15x = 54,342,836,383.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,342,836,383.93/267,872.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,868.55

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