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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,115.59, 368,608.10 and 146,254.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,115.59, 368,608.10 and 146,254.68 is: 201,825.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,115.59 : 368,608.10 = 146,254.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,115.59/368,608.10 = 146,254.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,115.59x = 368,608.10 × 146,254.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,115.59x = 53,910,658,979.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,910,658,979.63/267,115.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,825.21

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