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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,313.87, 368,892.88 and 146,462.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,313.87, 368,892.88 and 146,462.68 is: 202,118.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,313.87 : 368,892.88 = 146,462.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,313.87/368,892.88 = 146,462.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,313.87x = 368,892.88 × 146,462.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,313.87x = 54,029,039,837.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,029,039,837.72/267,313.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,118.36

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