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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,951.24, 368,392.66 and 146,092.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,951.24, 368,392.66 and 146,092.60 is: 201,607.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,951.24 : 368,392.66 = 146,092.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,951.24/368,392.66 = 146,092.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,951.24x = 368,392.66 × 146,092.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,951.24x = 53,819,441,520.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,819,441,520.32/266,951.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,607.76

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