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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,950.62, 368,388.41 and 146,089.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,950.62, 368,388.41 and 146,089.71 is: 201,601.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,950.62 : 368,388.41 = 146,089.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,950.62/368,388.41 = 146,089.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,950.62x = 368,388.41 × 146,089.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,950.62x = 53,817,755,253.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,817,755,253.81/266,950.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,601.91

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