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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,660.49, 369,381.83 and 146,806.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,660.49, 369,381.83 and 146,806.87 is: 202,599.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,660.49 : 369,381.83 = 146,806.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,660.49/369,381.83 = 146,806.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,660.49x = 369,381.83 × 146,806.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,660.49x = 54,227,790,297.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,227,790,297.17/267,660.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,599.16

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