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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,842.57, 369,625.53 and 146,991.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,842.57, 369,625.53 and 146,991.68 is: 202,850.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,842.57 : 369,625.53 = 146,991.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,842.57/369,625.53 = 146,991.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,842.57x = 369,625.53 × 146,991.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,842.57x = 54,331,876,887.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,331,876,887.95/267,842.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,850.05

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