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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,966.68, 368,414.17 and 146,107.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,966.68, 368,414.17 and 146,107.90 is: 201,628.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,966.68 : 368,414.17 = 146,107.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,966.68/368,414.17 = 146,107.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,966.68x = 368,414.17 × 146,107.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,966.68x = 53,828,220,708.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,828,220,708.94/266,966.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,628.98

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