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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,098.46, 368,595.92 and 146,239.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,098.46, 368,595.92 and 146,239.77 is: 201,810.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,098.46 : 368,595.92 = 146,239.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,098.46/368,595.92 = 146,239.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,098.46x = 368,595.92 × 146,239.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,098.46x = 53,903,384,311.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,903,384,311.57/267,098.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,810.92

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