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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,270.87, 368,833.86 and 146,416.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,270.87, 368,833.86 and 146,416.51 is: 202,054.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,270.87 : 368,833.86 = 146,416.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,270.87/368,833.86 = 146,416.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,270.87x = 368,833.86 × 146,416.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,270.87x = 54,003,365,628.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,003,365,628.94/267,270.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,054.81

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