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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,930.61, 368,364.27 and 146,071.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,930.61, 368,364.27 and 146,071.92 is: 201,579.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,930.61 : 368,364.27 = 146,071.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,930.61/368,364.27 = 146,071.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,930.61x = 368,364.27 × 146,071.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,930.61x = 53,807,676,178.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,807,676,178.30/266,930.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,579.27

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