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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,327.40, 368,907.78 and 146,468.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,327.40, 368,907.78 and 146,468.20 is: 202,123.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,327.40 : 368,907.78 = 146,468.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,327.40/368,907.78 = 146,468.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,327.40x = 368,907.78 × 146,468.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,327.40x = 54,033,258,502.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,033,258,502.60/267,327.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,123.91

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