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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,313.87, 368,893.13 and 146,459.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,313.87, 368,893.13 and 146,459.73 is: 202,114.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,313.87 : 368,893.13 = 146,459.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,313.87/368,893.13 = 146,459.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,313.87x = 368,893.13 × 146,459.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,313.87x = 54,027,989,507.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,027,989,507.04/267,313.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,114.43

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