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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,919.80, 369,742.42 and 147,059.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,919.80, 369,742.42 and 147,059.80 is: 202,949.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,919.80 : 369,742.42 = 147,059.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,919.80/369,742.42 = 147,059.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,919.80x = 369,742.42 × 147,059.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,919.80x = 54,374,247,675.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,374,247,675.99/267,919.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,949.72

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