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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,273.87, 368,838.09 and 146,419.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,273.87, 368,838.09 and 146,419.53 is: 202,059.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,273.87 : 368,838.09 = 146,419.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,273.87/368,838.09 = 146,419.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,273.87x = 368,838.09 × 146,419.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,273.87x = 54,005,099,783.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,005,099,783.90/267,273.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,059.03

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