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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,726.64, 369,465.60 and 146,868.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,726.64, 369,465.60 and 146,868.16 is: 202,679.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,726.64 : 369,465.60 = 146,868.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,726.64/369,465.60 = 146,868.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,726.64x = 369,465.60 × 146,868.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,726.64x = 54,262,732,855.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,262,732,855.30/267,726.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,679.62

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