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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,251.97, 368,794.62 and 146,393.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,251.97, 368,794.62 and 146,393.80 is: 202,016.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,251.97 : 368,794.62 = 146,393.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,251.97/368,794.62 = 146,393.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,251.97x = 368,794.62 × 146,393.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,251.97x = 53,989,244,919.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,989,244,919.37/267,251.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,016.26

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