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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,542.61, 369,212.40 and 146,683.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,542.61, 369,212.40 and 146,683.61 is: 202,425.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,542.61 : 369,212.40 = 146,683.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,542.61/369,212.40 = 146,683.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,542.61x = 369,212.40 × 146,683.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,542.61x = 54,157,405,842.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,157,405,842.70/267,542.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,425.35

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