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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,250.57, 368,792.68 and 146,392.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,250.57, 368,792.68 and 146,392.40 is: 202,014.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,250.57 : 368,792.68 = 146,392.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,250.57/368,792.68 = 146,392.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,250.57x = 368,792.68 × 146,392.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,250.57x = 53,988,443,317.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,988,443,317.69/267,250.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,014.33

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