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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,842.68, 369,628.48 and 146,976.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,842.68, 369,628.48 and 146,976.92 is: 202,831.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,842.68 : 369,628.48 = 146,976.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,842.68/369,628.48 = 146,976.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,842.68x = 369,628.48 × 146,976.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,842.68x = 54,326,855,534.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,326,855,534.68/267,842.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,831.21

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