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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,431.47, 369,038.71 and 146,564.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,431.47, 369,038.71 and 146,564.18 is: 202,249.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,431.47 : 369,038.71 = 146,564.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,431.47/369,038.71 = 146,564.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,431.47x = 369,038.71 × 146,564.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,431.47x = 54,087,857,304.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,087,857,304.95/267,431.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,249.41

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