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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,720.50, 369,459.22 and 146,867.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,720.50, 369,459.22 and 146,867.96 is: 202,680.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,720.50 : 369,459.22 = 146,867.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,720.50/369,459.22 = 146,867.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,720.50x = 369,459.22 × 146,867.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,720.50x = 54,261,721,944.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,261,721,944.59/267,720.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,680.49

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