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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,228.62, 368,775.57 and 146,371.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,228.62, 368,775.57 and 146,371.92 is: 201,993.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,228.62 : 368,775.57 = 146,371.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,228.62/368,775.57 = 146,371.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,228.62x = 368,775.57 × 146,371.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,228.62x = 53,978,388,229.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,978,388,229.99/267,228.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,993.29

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