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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,080.31, 368,571.92 and 146,232.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,080.31, 368,571.92 and 146,232.85 is: 201,801.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,080.31 : 368,571.92 = 146,232.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,080.31/368,571.92 = 146,232.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,080.31x = 368,571.92 × 146,232.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,080.31x = 53,897,320,638.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,897,320,638.98/267,080.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,801.92

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