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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,999.97, 369,840.68 and 147,149.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,999.97, 369,840.68 and 147,149.08 is: 203,066.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,999.97 : 369,840.68 = 147,149.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,999.97/369,840.68 = 147,149.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,999.97x = 369,840.68 × 147,149.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,999.97x = 54,421,716,567.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,421,716,567.93/267,999.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,066.13

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