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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,314.37, 368,893.82 and 146,460.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,314.37, 368,893.82 and 146,460.24 is: 202,115.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,314.37 : 368,893.82 = 146,460.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,314.37/368,893.82 = 146,460.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,314.37x = 368,893.82 × 146,460.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,314.37x = 54,028,275,567.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,028,275,567.25/267,314.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,115.12

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