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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,219.18, 368,762.63 and 146,360.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,219.18, 368,762.63 and 146,360.43 is: 201,977.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,219.18 : 368,762.63 = 146,360.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,219.18/368,762.63 = 146,360.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,219.18x = 368,762.63 × 146,360.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,219.18x = 53,972,256,362.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,972,256,362.93/267,219.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,977.48

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