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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,214.82, 368,743.29 and 146,356.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,214.82, 368,743.29 and 146,356.64 is: 201,964.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,214.82 : 368,743.29 = 146,356.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,214.82/368,743.29 = 146,356.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,214.82x = 368,743.29 × 146,356.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,214.82x = 53,968,028,946.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,968,028,946.95/267,214.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,964.95

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