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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,315.75, 368,895.72 and 146,461.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,315.75, 368,895.72 and 146,461.62 is: 202,117.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,315.75 : 368,895.72 = 146,461.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,315.75/368,895.72 = 146,461.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,315.75x = 368,895.72 × 146,461.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,315.75x = 54,029,064,762.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,029,064,762.27/267,315.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,117.03

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