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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,265.85, 368,826.96 and 146,411.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,265.85, 368,826.96 and 146,411.49 is: 202,047.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,265.85 : 368,826.96 = 146,411.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,265.85/368,826.96 = 146,411.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,265.85x = 368,826.96 × 146,411.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,265.85x = 54,000,502,921.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,000,502,921.64/267,265.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,047.90

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