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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,281.24, 368,848.26 and 146,426.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,281.24, 368,848.26 and 146,426.90 is: 202,069.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,281.24 : 368,848.26 = 146,426.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,281.24/368,848.26 = 146,426.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,281.24x = 368,848.26 × 146,426.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,281.24x = 54,009,305,437.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,009,305,437.95/267,281.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,069.20

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