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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,316.26, 368,896.40 and 146,462.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,316.26, 368,896.40 and 146,462.12 is: 202,117.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,316.26 : 368,896.40 = 146,462.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,316.26/368,896.40 = 146,462.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,316.26x = 368,896.40 × 146,462.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,316.26x = 54,029,348,804.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,029,348,804.37/267,316.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,117.70

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