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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,283.20, 368,850.69 and 146,424.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,283.20, 368,850.69 and 146,424.30 is: 202,065.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,283.20 : 368,850.69 = 146,424.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,283.20/368,850.69 = 146,424.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,283.20x = 368,850.69 × 146,424.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,283.20x = 54,008,704,087.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,008,704,087.77/267,283.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,065.46

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