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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,847.78, 369,632.73 and 146,996.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,847.78, 369,632.73 and 146,996.90 is: 202,857.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,847.78 : 369,632.73 = 146,996.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,847.78/369,632.73 = 146,996.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,847.78x = 369,632.73 × 146,996.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,847.78x = 54,334,865,448.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,334,865,448.54/267,847.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,857.26

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