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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,729.65, 369,469.74 and 146,871.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,729.65, 369,469.74 and 146,871.17 is: 202,683.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,729.65 : 369,469.74 = 146,871.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,729.65/369,469.74 = 146,871.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,729.65x = 369,469.74 × 146,871.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,729.65x = 54,264,452,993.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,264,452,993.40/267,729.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,683.76

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