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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,012.71, 368,477.26 and 146,152.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,012.71, 368,477.26 and 146,152.91 is: 201,690.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,012.71 : 368,477.26 = 146,152.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,012.71/368,477.26 = 146,152.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,012.71x = 368,477.26 × 146,152.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,012.71x = 53,854,023,817.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,854,023,817.83/267,012.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,690.86

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