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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,072.92, 368,549.52 and 146,211.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,072.92, 368,549.52 and 146,211.20 is: 201,765.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,072.92 : 368,549.52 = 146,211.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,072.92/368,549.52 = 146,211.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,072.92x = 368,549.52 × 146,211.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,072.92x = 53,886,067,578.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,886,067,578.62/267,072.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,765.37

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