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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,031.23, 368,506.61 and 146,169.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,031.23, 368,506.61 and 146,169.92 is: 201,716.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,031.23 : 368,506.61 = 146,169.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,031.23/368,506.61 = 146,169.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,031.23x = 368,506.61 × 146,169.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,031.23x = 53,864,581,191.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,864,581,191.08/267,031.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,716.41

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