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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,274.62, 368,839.04 and 146,420.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,274.62, 368,839.04 and 146,420.24 is: 202,059.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,274.62 : 368,839.04 = 146,420.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,274.62/368,839.04 = 146,420.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,274.62x = 368,839.04 × 146,420.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,274.62x = 54,005,498,181.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,005,498,181.87/267,274.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,059.96

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