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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,255.98, 368,800.14 and 146,397.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,255.98, 368,800.14 and 146,397.80 is: 202,021.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,255.98 : 368,800.14 = 146,397.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,255.98/368,800.14 = 146,397.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,255.98x = 368,800.14 × 146,397.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,255.98x = 53,991,529,135.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,991,529,135.69/267,255.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,021.78

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