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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,275.11, 368,848.83 and 146,416.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,275.11, 368,848.83 and 146,416.36 is: 202,059.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,275.11 : 368,848.83 = 146,416.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,275.11/368,848.83 = 146,416.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,275.11x = 368,848.83 × 146,416.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,275.11x = 54,005,502,951.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,005,502,951.43/267,275.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,059.61

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