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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,256.40, 368,817.48 and 146,395.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,256.40, 368,817.48 and 146,395.28 is: 202,027.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,256.40 : 368,817.48 = 146,395.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,256.40/368,817.48 = 146,395.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,256.40x = 368,817.48 × 146,395.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,256.40x = 53,993,138,253.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,993,138,253.49/267,256.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,027.48

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