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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,273.31, 368,837.60 and 146,411.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,273.31, 368,837.60 and 146,411.94 is: 202,048.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,273.31 : 368,837.60 = 146,411.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,273.31/368,837.60 = 146,411.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,273.31x = 368,837.60 × 146,411.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,273.31x = 54,002,229,849.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,002,229,849.07/267,273.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,048.72

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