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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,277.22, 368,851.75 and 146,418.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,277.22, 368,851.75 and 146,418.48 is: 202,062.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,277.22 : 368,851.75 = 146,418.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,277.22/368,851.75 = 146,418.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,277.22x = 368,851.75 × 146,418.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,277.22x = 54,006,710,736.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,006,710,736.08/267,277.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,062.53

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