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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,121.56, 368,627.85 and 146,270.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,121.56, 368,627.85 and 146,270.51 is: 201,853.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,121.56 : 368,627.85 = 146,270.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,121.56/368,627.85 = 146,270.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,121.56x = 368,627.85 × 146,270.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,121.56x = 53,919,381,776.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,919,381,776.56/267,121.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,853.35

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