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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,964.68, 368,411.41 and 146,105.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,964.68, 368,411.41 and 146,105.90 is: 201,626.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,964.68 : 368,411.41 = 146,105.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,964.68/368,411.41 = 146,105.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,964.68x = 368,411.41 × 146,105.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,964.68x = 53,827,080,628.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,827,080,628.32/266,964.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,626.22

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