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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,358.06, 368,954.20 and 146,498.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,358.06, 368,954.20 and 146,498.36 is: 202,167.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,358.06 : 368,954.20 = 146,498.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,358.06/368,954.20 = 146,498.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,358.06x = 368,954.20 × 146,498.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,358.06x = 54,051,185,215.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,051,185,215.11/267,358.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,167.78

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