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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,033.24, 368,503.74 and 146,172.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,033.24, 368,503.74 and 146,172.06 is: 201,716.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,033.24 : 368,503.74 = 146,172.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,033.24/368,503.74 = 146,172.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,033.24x = 368,503.74 × 146,172.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,033.24x = 53,864,950,793.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,864,950,793.50/267,033.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,716.28

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