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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,244.24, 368,797.17 and 146,393.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,244.24, 368,797.17 and 146,393.14 is: 202,022.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,244.24 : 368,797.17 = 146,393.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,244.24/368,797.17 = 146,393.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,244.24x = 368,797.17 × 146,393.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,244.24x = 53,989,375,739.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,989,375,739.41/267,244.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,022.60

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