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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,045.82, 367,150.97 and 145,194.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,045.82, 367,150.97 and 145,194.89 is: 200,373.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,045.82 : 367,150.97 = 145,194.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,045.82/367,150.97 = 145,194.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,045.82x = 367,150.97 × 145,194.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,045.82x = 53,308,443,229.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,308,443,229.78/266,045.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,373.17

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