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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,243.24, 368,795.79 and 146,392.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,243.24, 368,795.79 and 146,392.14 is: 202,021.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,243.24 : 368,795.79 = 146,392.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,243.24/368,795.79 = 146,392.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,243.24x = 368,795.79 × 146,392.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,243.24x = 53,988,804,921.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,988,804,921.09/267,243.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,021.22

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