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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,146.37, 368,661.98 and 146,295.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,146.37, 368,661.98 and 146,295.05 is: 201,887.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,146.37 : 368,661.98 = 146,295.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,146.37/368,661.98 = 146,295.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,146.37x = 368,661.98 × 146,295.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,146.37x = 53,933,421,319.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,933,421,319.63/267,146.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,887.16

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