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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,245.24, 368,798.52 and 146,390.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,245.24, 368,798.52 and 146,390.88 is: 202,019.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,245.24 : 368,798.52 = 146,390.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,245.24/368,798.52 = 146,390.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,245.24x = 368,798.52 × 146,390.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,245.24x = 53,988,739,885.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,988,739,885.50/267,245.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,019.46

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