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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,373.32, 368,975.64 and 146,495.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,373.32, 368,975.64 and 146,495.40 is: 202,163.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,373.32 : 368,975.64 = 146,495.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,373.32/368,975.64 = 146,495.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,373.32x = 368,975.64 × 146,495.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,373.32x = 54,053,233,972.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,053,233,972.06/267,373.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,163.90

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