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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,432.47, 369,040.09 and 146,565.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,432.47, 369,040.09 and 146,565.18 is: 202,250.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,432.47 : 369,040.09 = 146,565.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,432.47/369,040.09 = 146,565.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,432.47x = 369,040.09 × 146,565.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,432.47x = 54,088,427,218.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,088,427,218.07/267,432.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,250.79

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