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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,251.94, 368,807.76 and 146,397.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,251.94, 368,807.76 and 146,397.58 is: 202,028.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,251.94 : 368,807.76 = 146,397.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,251.94/368,807.76 = 146,397.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,251.94x = 368,807.76 × 146,397.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,251.94x = 53,992,562,627.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,992,562,627.20/267,251.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,028.70

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