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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,073.79, 368,561.94 and 146,222.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,073.79, 368,561.94 and 146,222.90 is: 201,787.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,073.79 : 368,561.94 = 146,222.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,073.79/368,561.94 = 146,222.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,073.79x = 368,561.94 × 146,222.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,073.79x = 53,892,195,696.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,892,195,696.43/267,073.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,787.66

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