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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,972.66, 369,778.95 and 147,113.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,972.66, 369,778.95 and 147,113.46 is: 203,003.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,972.66 : 369,778.95 = 147,113.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,972.66/369,778.95 = 147,113.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,972.66x = 369,778.95 × 147,113.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,972.66x = 54,399,460,769.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,399,460,769.67/267,972.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,003.77

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