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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,712.62, 369,436.98 and 146,852.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,712.62, 369,436.98 and 146,852.82 is: 202,653.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,712.62 : 369,436.98 = 146,852.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,712.62/369,436.98 = 146,852.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,712.62x = 369,436.98 × 146,852.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,712.62x = 54,252,862,325.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,252,862,325.28/267,712.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,653.36

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