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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,001.77, 368,462.89 and 146,150.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,001.77, 368,462.89 and 146,150.71 is: 201,688.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,001.77 : 368,462.89 = 146,150.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,001.77/368,462.89 = 146,150.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,001.77x = 368,462.89 × 146,150.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,001.77x = 53,851,114,316.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,851,114,316.29/267,001.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,688.23

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