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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,373.58, 368,969.72 and 146,512.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,373.58, 368,969.72 and 146,512.26 is: 202,183.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,373.58 : 368,969.72 = 146,512.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,373.58/368,969.72 = 146,512.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,373.58x = 368,969.72 × 146,512.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,373.58x = 54,058,586,816.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,058,586,816.21/267,373.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,183.73

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