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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,191.71, 368,724.56 and 146,333.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,191.71, 368,724.56 and 146,333.28 is: 201,939.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,191.71 : 368,724.56 = 146,333.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,191.71/368,724.56 = 146,333.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,191.71x = 368,724.56 × 146,333.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,191.71x = 53,956,673,549.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,956,673,549.69/267,191.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,939.93

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