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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,957.28, 368,396.10 and 146,096.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,957.28, 368,396.10 and 146,096.10 is: 201,609.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,957.28 : 368,396.10 = 146,096.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,957.28/368,396.10 = 146,096.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,957.28x = 368,396.10 × 146,096.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,957.28x = 53,821,233,465.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,821,233,465.21/266,957.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,609.91

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