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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,271.62, 368,834.90 and 146,417.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,271.62, 368,834.90 and 146,417.26 is: 202,055.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,271.62 : 368,834.90 = 146,417.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,271.62/368,834.90 = 146,417.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,271.62x = 368,834.90 × 146,417.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,271.62x = 54,003,793,796.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,003,793,796.20/267,271.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,055.85

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