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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,211.08, 368,757.90 and 146,357.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,211.08, 368,757.90 and 146,357.46 is: 201,976.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,211.08 : 368,757.90 = 146,357.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,211.08/368,757.90 = 146,357.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,211.08x = 368,757.90 × 146,357.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,211.08x = 53,970,469,598.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,970,469,598.93/267,211.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,976.92

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