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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,131.44, 368,627.46 and 146,249.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,131.44, 368,627.46 and 146,249.56 is: 201,816.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,131.44 : 368,627.46 = 146,249.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,131.44/368,627.46 = 146,249.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,131.44x = 368,627.46 × 146,249.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,131.44x = 53,911,603,828.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,911,603,828.92/267,131.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,816.77

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