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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,279.08, 368,854.29 and 146,420.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,279.08, 368,854.29 and 146,420.33 is: 202,065.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,279.08 : 368,854.29 = 146,420.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,279.08/368,854.29 = 146,420.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,279.08x = 368,854.29 × 146,420.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,279.08x = 54,007,765,019.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,007,765,019.44/267,279.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,065.07

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