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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,358.32, 368,954.19 and 146,507.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,358.32, 368,954.19 and 146,507.13 is: 202,179.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,358.32 : 368,954.19 = 146,507.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,358.32/368,954.19 = 146,507.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,358.32x = 368,954.19 × 146,507.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,358.32x = 54,054,419,478.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,054,419,478.37/267,358.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,179.68

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