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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,038.77, 368,513.47 and 146,180.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,038.77, 368,513.47 and 146,180.13 is: 201,728.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,038.77 : 368,513.47 = 146,180.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,038.77/368,513.47 = 146,180.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,038.77x = 368,513.47 × 146,180.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,038.77x = 53,869,347,507.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,869,347,507.18/267,038.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,728.57

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