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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,317.50, 368,898.14 and 146,463.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,317.50, 368,898.14 and 146,463.36 is: 202,119.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,317.50 : 368,898.14 = 146,463.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,317.50/368,898.14 = 146,463.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,317.50x = 368,898.14 × 146,463.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,317.50x = 54,030,060,349.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,030,060,349.83/267,317.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,119.43

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