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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,013.06, 367,098.97 and 145,157.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,013.06, 367,098.97 and 145,157.01 is: 200,317.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,013.06 : 367,098.97 = 145,157.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,013.06/367,098.97 = 145,157.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,013.06x = 367,098.97 × 145,157.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,013.06x = 53,286,987,023.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,286,987,023.78/266,013.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,317.19

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