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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,970.28, 368,414.07 and 146,109.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,970.28, 368,414.07 and 146,109.16 is: 201,627.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,970.28 : 368,414.07 = 146,109.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,970.28/368,414.07 = 146,109.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,970.28x = 368,414.07 × 146,109.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,970.28x = 53,828,670,299.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,828,670,299.88/266,970.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,627.95

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