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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,912.88, 368,344.44 and 146,064.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,912.88, 368,344.44 and 146,064.88 is: 201,572.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,912.88 : 368,344.44 = 146,064.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,912.88/368,344.44 = 146,064.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,912.88x = 368,344.44 × 146,064.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,912.88x = 53,802,186,427.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,802,186,427.27/266,912.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,572.09

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