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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,243.44, 368,795.86 and 146,392.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,243.44, 368,795.86 and 146,392.28 is: 202,021.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,243.44 : 368,795.86 = 146,392.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,243.44/368,795.86 = 146,392.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,243.44x = 368,795.86 × 146,392.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,243.44x = 53,988,866,799.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,988,866,799.96/267,243.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,021.30

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