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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,020.21, 367,096.48 and 145,158.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,020.21, 367,096.48 and 145,158.49 is: 200,312.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,020.21 : 367,096.48 = 145,158.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,020.21/367,096.48 = 145,158.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,020.21x = 367,096.48 × 145,158.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,020.21x = 53,287,170,721.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,287,170,721.12/266,020.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,312.49

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