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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,282.08, 368,858.43 and 146,423.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,282.08, 368,858.43 and 146,423.33 is: 202,069.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,282.08 : 368,858.43 = 146,423.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,282.08/368,858.43 = 146,423.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,282.08x = 368,858.43 × 146,423.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,282.08x = 54,009,477,774.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,009,477,774.88/267,282.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,069.21

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