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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,017.46, 368,484.03 and 146,158.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,017.46, 368,484.03 and 146,158.98 is: 201,699.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,017.46 : 368,484.03 = 146,158.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,017.46/368,484.03 = 146,158.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,017.46x = 368,484.03 × 146,158.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,017.46x = 53,857,249,971.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,857,249,971.09/267,017.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,699.36

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