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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,079.16, 368,569.30 and 146,228.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,079.16, 368,569.30 and 146,228.12 is: 201,794.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,079.16 : 368,569.30 = 146,228.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,079.16/368,569.30 = 146,228.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,079.16x = 368,569.30 × 146,228.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,079.16x = 53,895,195,828.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,895,195,828.72/267,079.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,794.84

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