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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,344.17, 368,934.95 and 146,490.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,344.17, 368,934.95 and 146,490.03 is: 202,156.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,344.17 : 368,934.95 = 146,490.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,344.17/368,934.95 = 146,490.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,344.17x = 368,934.95 × 146,490.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,344.17x = 54,045,291,161.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,045,291,161.10/267,344.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,156.24

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