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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,099.84, 368,583.64 and 146,217.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,099.84, 368,583.64 and 146,217.71 is: 201,772.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,099.84 : 368,583.64 = 146,217.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,099.84/368,583.64 = 146,217.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,099.84x = 368,583.64 × 146,217.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,099.84x = 53,893,456,340.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,893,456,340.18/267,099.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,772.70

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