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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,227.78, 368,774.42 and 146,371.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,227.78, 368,774.42 and 146,371.08 is: 201,992.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,227.78 : 368,774.42 = 146,371.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,227.78/368,774.42 = 146,371.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,227.78x = 368,774.42 × 146,371.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,227.78x = 53,977,909,399.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,977,909,399.92/267,227.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,992.14

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