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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,423.82, 369,047.70 and 146,562.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,423.82, 369,047.70 and 146,562.43 is: 202,257.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,423.82 : 369,047.70 = 146,562.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,423.82/369,047.70 = 146,562.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,423.82x = 369,047.70 × 146,562.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,423.82x = 54,088,527,697.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,088,527,697.91/267,423.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,257.70

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