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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,381.83, 368,987.27 and 146,527.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,381.83, 368,987.27 and 146,527.53 is: 202,208.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,381.83 : 368,987.27 = 146,527.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,381.83/368,987.27 = 146,527.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,381.83x = 368,987.27 × 146,527.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,381.83x = 54,066,793,274.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,066,793,274.54/267,381.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,208.18

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