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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,313.62, 368,892.60 and 146,462.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,313.62, 368,892.60 and 146,462.46 is: 202,118.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,313.62 : 368,892.60 = 146,462.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,313.62/368,892.60 = 146,462.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,313.62x = 368,892.60 × 146,462.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,313.62x = 54,028,917,671.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,028,917,671.80/267,313.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,118.09

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