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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,309.62, 368,887.08 and 146,458.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,309.62, 368,887.08 and 146,458.46 is: 202,112.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,309.62 : 368,887.08 = 146,458.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,309.62/368,887.08 = 146,458.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,309.62x = 368,887.08 × 146,458.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,309.62x = 54,026,633,650.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,026,633,650.70/267,309.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,112.57

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