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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,013.52, 367,099.70 and 145,157.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,013.52, 367,099.70 and 145,157.30 is: 200,317.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,013.52 : 367,099.70 = 145,157.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,013.52/367,099.70 = 145,157.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,013.52x = 367,099.70 × 145,157.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,013.52x = 53,287,201,282.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,287,201,282.81/266,013.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,317.64

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