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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,316.75, 368,897.10 and 146,462.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,316.75, 368,897.10 and 146,462.62 is: 202,118.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,316.75 : 368,897.10 = 146,462.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,316.75/368,897.10 = 146,462.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,316.75x = 368,897.10 × 146,462.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,316.75x = 54,029,635,776.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,029,635,776.40/267,316.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,118.41

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