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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,170.60, 368,696.61 and 146,312.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,170.60, 368,696.61 and 146,312.73 is: 201,912.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,170.60 : 368,696.61 = 146,312.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,170.60/368,696.61 = 146,312.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,170.60x = 368,696.61 × 146,312.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,170.60x = 53,945,007,550.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,945,007,550.85/267,170.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,912.21

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