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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,309.92, 368,887.56 and 146,458.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,309.92, 368,887.56 and 146,458.88 is: 202,113.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,309.92 : 368,887.56 = 146,458.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,309.92/368,887.56 = 146,458.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,309.92x = 368,887.56 × 146,458.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,309.92x = 54,026,858,883.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,026,858,883.53/267,309.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,113.18

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