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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,928.22, 368,360.98 and 146,069.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,928.22, 368,360.98 and 146,069.54 is: 201,575.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,928.22 : 368,360.98 = 146,069.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,928.22/368,360.98 = 146,069.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,928.22x = 368,360.98 × 146,069.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,928.22x = 53,806,317,060.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,806,317,060.74/266,928.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,575.98

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