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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,273.81, 368,838.30 and 146,412.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,273.81, 368,838.30 and 146,412.45 is: 202,049.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,273.81 : 368,838.30 = 146,412.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,273.81/368,838.30 = 146,412.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,273.81x = 368,838.30 × 146,412.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,273.81x = 54,002,516,580.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,002,516,580.58/267,273.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,049.41

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