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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,280.50, 368,856.28 and 146,421.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,280.50, 368,856.28 and 146,421.76 is: 202,067.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,280.50 : 368,856.28 = 146,421.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,280.50/368,856.28 = 146,421.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,280.50x = 368,856.28 × 146,421.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,280.50x = 54,008,585,704.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,008,585,704.65/267,280.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,067.06

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