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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,052.31, 368,538.68 and 146,193.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,052.31, 368,538.68 and 146,193.23 is: 201,750.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,052.31 : 368,538.68 = 146,193.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,052.31/368,538.68 = 146,193.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,052.31x = 368,538.68 × 146,193.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,052.31x = 53,877,857,435.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,877,857,435.48/267,052.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,750.21

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