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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,307.62, 368,884.32 and 146,456.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,307.62, 368,884.32 and 146,456.46 is: 202,109.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,307.62 : 368,884.32 = 146,456.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,307.62/368,884.32 = 146,456.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,307.62x = 368,884.32 × 146,456.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,307.62x = 54,025,491,656.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,025,491,656.71/267,307.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,109.81

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