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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,096.24, 368,578.80 and 146,214.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,096.24, 368,578.80 and 146,214.37 is: 201,768.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,096.24 : 368,578.80 = 146,214.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,096.24/368,578.80 = 146,214.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,096.24x = 368,578.80 × 146,214.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,096.24x = 53,891,517,037.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,891,517,037.36/267,096.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,768.16

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