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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,438.78, 369,068.33 and 146,577.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,438.78, 369,068.33 and 146,577.33 is: 202,278.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,438.78 : 369,068.33 = 146,577.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,438.78/369,068.33 = 146,577.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,438.78x = 369,068.33 × 146,577.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,438.78x = 54,097,050,765.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,097,050,765.40/267,438.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,278.26

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