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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,206.10, 368,749.98 and 146,352.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,206.10, 368,749.98 and 146,352.48 is: 201,969.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,206.10 : 368,749.98 = 146,352.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,206.10/368,749.98 = 146,352.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,206.10x = 368,749.98 × 146,352.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,206.10x = 53,967,474,072.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,967,474,072.95/267,206.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,969.47

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