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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,596.52, 369,282.96 and 146,739.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,596.52, 369,282.96 and 146,739.72 is: 202,500.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,596.52 : 369,282.96 = 146,739.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,596.52/369,282.96 = 146,739.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,596.52x = 369,282.96 × 146,739.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,596.52x = 54,188,478,151.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,188,478,151.17/267,596.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,500.68

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