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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,114.24, 368,617.50 and 146,255.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,114.24, 368,617.50 and 146,255.45 is: 201,832.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,114.24 : 368,617.50 = 146,255.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,114.24/368,617.50 = 146,255.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,114.24x = 368,617.50 × 146,255.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,114.24x = 53,912,316,497.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,912,316,497.29/267,114.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,832.43

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