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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,946.48, 368,386.16 and 146,087.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,946.48, 368,386.16 and 146,087.76 is: 201,601.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,946.48 : 368,386.16 = 146,087.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,946.48/368,386.16 = 146,087.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,946.48x = 368,386.16 × 146,087.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,946.48x = 53,816,708,929.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,816,708,929.40/266,946.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,601.12

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