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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,019.46, 368,486.79 and 146,160.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,019.46, 368,486.79 and 146,160.98 is: 201,702.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,019.46 : 368,486.79 = 146,160.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,019.46/368,486.79 = 146,160.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,019.46x = 368,486.79 × 146,160.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,019.46x = 53,858,390,343.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,858,390,343.45/267,019.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,702.12

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