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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,307.20, 368,884.25 and 146,456.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,307.20, 368,884.25 and 146,456.22 is: 202,109.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,307.20 : 368,884.25 = 146,456.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,307.20/368,884.25 = 146,456.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,307.20x = 368,884.25 × 146,456.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,307.20x = 54,025,392,140.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,025,392,140.25/267,307.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,109.75

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