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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,834.05, 369,616.62 and 146,974.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,834.05, 369,616.62 and 146,974.28 is: 202,827.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,834.05 : 369,616.62 = 146,974.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,834.05/369,616.62 = 146,974.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,834.05x = 369,616.62 × 146,974.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,834.05x = 54,324,134,752.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,324,134,752.45/267,834.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,827.59

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