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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,701.02, 369,427.40 and 146,842.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,701.02, 369,427.40 and 146,842.58 is: 202,642.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,701.02 : 369,427.40 = 146,842.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,701.02/369,427.40 = 146,842.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,701.02x = 369,427.40 × 146,842.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,701.02x = 54,247,672,538.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,247,672,538.69/267,701.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,642.76

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