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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,299.31, 368,873.02 and 146,444.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,299.31, 368,873.02 and 146,444.88 is: 202,093.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,299.31 : 368,873.02 = 146,444.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,299.31/368,873.02 = 146,444.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,299.31x = 368,873.02 × 146,444.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,299.31x = 54,019,565,149.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,019,565,149.14/267,299.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,093.92

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