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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,013.59, 368,464.50 and 146,131.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,013.59, 368,464.50 and 146,131.50 is: 201,653.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,013.59 : 368,464.50 = 146,131.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,013.59/368,464.50 = 146,131.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,013.59x = 368,464.50 × 146,131.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,013.59x = 53,844,270,081.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,844,270,081.75/267,013.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,653.67

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