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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,315.62, 368,895.55 and 146,461.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,315.62, 368,895.55 and 146,461.48 is: 202,116.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,315.62 : 368,895.55 = 146,461.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,315.62/368,895.55 = 146,461.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,315.62x = 368,895.55 × 146,461.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,315.62x = 54,028,988,218.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,028,988,218.41/267,315.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,116.84

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