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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,922.27, 368,336.97 and 146,039.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,922.27, 368,336.97 and 146,039.49 is: 201,525.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,922.27 : 368,336.97 = 146,039.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,922.27/368,336.97 = 146,039.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,922.27x = 368,336.97 × 146,039.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,922.27x = 53,791,743,246.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,791,743,246.95/266,922.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,525.87

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