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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,308.92, 368,886.18 and 146,457.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,308.92, 368,886.18 and 146,457.88 is: 202,111.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,308.92 : 368,886.18 = 146,457.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,308.92/368,886.18 = 146,457.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,308.92x = 368,886.18 × 146,457.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,308.92x = 54,026,287,884.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,026,287,884.10/267,308.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,111.80

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