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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,227.06, 368,773.50 and 146,368.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,227.06, 368,773.50 and 146,368.31 is: 201,988.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,227.06 : 368,773.50 = 146,368.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,227.06/368,773.50 = 146,368.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,227.06x = 368,773.50 × 146,368.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,227.06x = 53,976,752,123.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,976,752,123.92/267,227.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,988.35

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