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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,206.54, 368,745.18 and 146,355.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,206.54, 368,745.18 and 146,355.44 is: 201,970.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,206.54 : 368,745.18 = 146,355.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,206.54/368,745.18 = 146,355.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,206.54x = 368,745.18 × 146,355.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,206.54x = 53,967,863,066.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,967,863,066.78/267,206.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,970.59

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