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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,022.02, 368,490.93 and 146,171.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,022.02, 368,490.93 and 146,171.01 is: 201,716.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,022.02 : 368,490.93 = 146,171.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,022.02/368,490.93 = 146,171.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,022.02x = 368,490.93 × 146,171.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,022.02x = 53,862,691,413.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,862,691,413.94/267,022.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,716.29

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