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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,061.92, 367,165.68 and 146,829.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,061.92, 367,165.68 and 146,829.92 is: 202,625.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,061.92 : 367,165.68 = 146,829.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,061.92/367,165.68 = 146,829.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,061.92x = 367,165.68 × 146,829.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,061.92x = 53,910,907,421.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,910,907,421.15/266,061.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,625.42

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