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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,828.92, 369,603.68 and 146,977.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,828.92, 369,603.68 and 146,977.80 is: 202,829.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,828.92 : 369,603.68 = 146,977.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,828.92/369,603.68 = 146,977.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,828.92x = 369,603.68 × 146,977.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,828.92x = 54,323,535,758.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,323,535,758.30/267,828.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,829.24

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