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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,127.50, 368,619.68 and 146,270.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,127.50, 368,619.68 and 146,270.24 is: 201,844.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,127.50 : 368,619.68 = 146,270.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,127.50/368,619.68 = 146,270.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,127.50x = 368,619.68 × 146,270.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,127.50x = 53,918,086,487.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,918,086,487.87/267,127.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,844.01

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