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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,149.44, 368,659.64 and 146,295.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,149.44, 368,659.64 and 146,295.84 is: 201,884.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,149.44 : 368,659.64 = 146,295.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,149.44/368,659.64 = 146,295.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,149.44x = 368,659.64 × 146,295.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,149.44x = 53,933,371,707.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,933,371,707.90/267,149.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,884.65

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