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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,372.06, 368,967.63 and 146,510.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,372.06, 368,967.63 and 146,510.73 is: 202,181.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,372.06 : 368,967.63 = 146,510.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,372.06/368,967.63 = 146,510.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,372.06x = 368,967.63 × 146,510.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,372.06x = 54,057,716,817.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,057,716,817.67/267,372.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,181.62

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