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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,928.41, 368,361.18 and 146,069.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,928.41, 368,361.18 and 146,069.72 is: 201,576.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,928.41 : 368,361.18 = 146,069.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,928.41/368,361.18 = 146,069.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,928.41x = 368,361.18 × 146,069.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,928.41x = 53,806,414,421.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,806,414,421.47/266,928.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,576.20

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