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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,875.76, 369,681.96 and 147,015.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,875.76, 369,681.96 and 147,015.99 is: 202,889.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,875.76 : 369,681.96 = 147,015.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,875.76/369,681.96 = 147,015.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,875.76x = 369,681.96 × 147,015.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,875.76x = 54,349,159,334.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,349,159,334.54/267,875.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,889.43

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