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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,262.90, 368,822.78 and 146,404.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,262.90, 368,822.78 and 146,404.15 is: 202,037.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,262.90 : 368,822.78 = 146,404.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,262.90/368,822.78 = 146,404.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,262.90x = 368,822.78 × 146,404.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,262.90x = 53,997,186,522.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,997,186,522.65/267,262.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,037.72

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