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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,095.99, 368,578.46 and 146,214.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,095.99, 368,578.46 and 146,214.14 is: 201,767.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,095.99 : 368,578.46 = 146,214.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,095.99/368,578.46 = 146,214.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,095.99x = 368,578.46 × 146,214.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,095.99x = 53,891,379,977.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,891,379,977.46/267,095.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,767.84

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