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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,127.62, 368,636.76 and 146,276.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,127.62, 368,636.76 and 146,276.88 is: 201,862.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,127.62 : 368,636.76 = 146,276.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,127.62/368,636.76 = 146,276.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,127.62x = 368,636.76 × 146,276.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,127.62x = 53,923,035,106.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,923,035,106.11/267,127.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,862.45

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