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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,084.82, 367,202.85 and 145,226.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,084.82, 367,202.85 and 145,226.58 is: 200,415.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,084.82 : 367,202.85 = 145,226.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,084.82/367,202.85 = 145,226.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,084.82x = 367,202.85 × 145,226.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,084.82x = 53,327,614,071.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,327,614,071.75/266,084.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,415.85

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