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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,091.02, 367,198.52 and 145,233.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,091.02, 367,198.52 and 145,233.80 is: 200,418.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,091.02 : 367,198.52 = 145,233.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,091.02/367,198.52 = 145,233.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,091.02x = 367,198.52 × 145,233.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,091.02x = 53,329,636,413.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,329,636,413.98/266,091.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,418.78

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