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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,168.76, 367,318.46 and 145,315.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,168.76, 367,318.46 and 145,315.14 is: 200,537.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,168.76 : 367,318.46 = 145,315.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,168.76/367,318.46 = 145,315.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,168.76x = 367,318.46 × 145,315.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,168.76x = 53,376,933,439.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,376,933,439.48/266,168.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,537.93

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