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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,247.20, 368,786.88 and 146,382.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,247.20, 368,786.88 and 146,382.24 is: 201,999.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,247.20 : 368,786.88 = 146,382.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,247.20/368,786.88 = 146,382.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,247.20x = 368,786.88 × 146,382.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,247.20x = 53,983,849,577.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,983,849,577.01/267,247.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,999.68

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