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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,355.35, 368,950.95 and 146,494.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,355.35, 368,950.95 and 146,494.17 is: 202,162.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,355.35 : 368,950.95 = 146,494.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,355.35/368,950.95 = 146,494.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,355.35x = 368,950.95 × 146,494.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,355.35x = 54,049,163,190.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,049,163,190.96/267,355.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,162.27

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