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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,966.65, 368,414.13 and 146,107.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,966.65, 368,414.13 and 146,107.86 is: 201,628.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,966.65 : 368,414.13 = 146,107.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,966.65/368,414.13 = 146,107.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,966.65x = 368,414.13 × 146,107.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,966.65x = 53,828,200,128.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,828,200,128.06/266,966.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,628.93

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