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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,096.02, 367,205.42 and 145,238.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,096.02, 367,205.42 and 145,238.80 is: 200,425.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,096.02 : 367,205.42 = 145,238.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,096.02/367,205.42 = 145,238.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,096.02x = 367,205.42 × 145,238.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,096.02x = 53,332,474,554.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,332,474,554.30/266,096.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,425.68

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