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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,296.48, 368,856.06 and 146,438.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,296.48, 368,856.06 and 146,438.36 is: 202,077.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,296.48 : 368,856.06 = 146,438.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,296.48/368,856.06 = 146,438.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,296.48x = 368,856.06 × 146,438.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,296.48x = 54,014,676,502.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,014,676,502.46/267,296.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,077.77

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