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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,028.86, 367,127.63 and 145,177.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,028.86, 367,127.63 and 145,177.95 is: 200,349.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,028.86 : 367,127.63 = 145,177.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,028.86/367,127.63 = 145,177.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,028.86x = 367,127.63 × 145,177.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,028.86x = 53,298,838,723.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,298,838,723.64/266,028.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,349.84

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