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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,273.65, 368,837.75 and 146,419.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,273.65, 368,837.75 and 146,419.31 is: 202,058.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,273.65 : 368,837.75 = 146,419.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,273.65/368,837.75 = 146,419.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,273.65x = 368,837.75 × 146,419.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,273.65x = 54,004,966,280.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,004,966,280.67/267,273.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,058.70

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