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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,230.67, 368,778.48 and 146,373.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,230.67, 368,778.48 and 146,373.98 is: 201,996.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,230.67 : 368,778.48 = 146,373.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,230.67/368,778.48 = 146,373.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,230.67x = 368,778.48 × 146,373.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,230.67x = 53,979,572,012.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,979,572,012.06/267,230.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,996.17

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