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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,234.18, 368,783.31 and 146,377.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,234.18, 368,783.31 and 146,377.48 is: 202,001.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,234.18 : 368,783.31 = 146,377.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,234.18/368,783.31 = 146,377.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,234.18x = 368,783.31 × 146,377.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,234.18x = 53,981,571,583.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,981,571,583.86/267,234.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,001.00

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