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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,230.17, 368,777.79 and 146,373.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,230.17, 368,777.79 and 146,373.48 is: 201,995.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,230.17 : 368,777.79 = 146,373.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,230.17/368,777.79 = 146,373.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,230.17x = 368,777.79 × 146,373.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,230.17x = 53,979,287,001.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,979,287,001.78/267,230.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,995.48

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