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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,274.62, 368,839.13 and 146,420.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,274.62, 368,839.13 and 146,420.28 is: 202,060.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,274.62 : 368,839.13 = 146,420.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,274.62/368,839.13 = 146,420.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,274.62x = 368,839.13 × 146,420.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,274.62x = 54,005,527,957.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,005,527,957.46/267,274.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,060.07

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