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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,182.70, 368,711.37 and 146,331.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,182.70, 368,711.37 and 146,331.51 is: 201,937.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,182.70 : 368,711.37 = 146,331.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,182.70/368,711.37 = 146,331.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,182.70x = 368,711.37 × 146,331.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,182.70x = 53,954,091,526.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,954,091,526.27/267,182.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,937.07

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