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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,277.76, 368,852.48 and 146,419.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,277.76, 368,852.48 and 146,419.01 is: 202,063.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,277.76 : 368,852.48 = 146,419.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,277.76/368,852.48 = 146,419.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,277.76x = 368,852.48 × 146,419.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,277.76x = 54,007,013,479.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,007,013,479.43/267,277.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,063.26

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