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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,736.59, 369,477.86 and 146,889.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,736.59, 369,477.86 and 146,889.05 is: 202,707.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,736.59 : 369,477.86 = 146,889.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,736.59/369,477.86 = 146,889.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,736.59x = 369,477.86 × 146,889.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,736.59x = 54,272,249,269.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,272,249,269.60/267,736.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,707.63

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