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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,241.96, 368,779.50 and 146,360.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,241.96, 368,779.50 and 146,360.32 is: 201,969.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,241.96 : 368,779.50 = 146,360.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,241.96/368,779.50 = 146,360.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,241.96x = 368,779.50 × 146,360.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,241.96x = 53,974,685,629.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,974,685,629.44/267,241.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,969.35

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