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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,187.43, 367,336.77 and 145,328.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,187.43, 367,336.77 and 145,328.71 is: 200,552.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,187.43 : 367,336.77 = 145,328.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,187.43/367,336.77 = 145,328.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,187.43x = 367,336.77 × 145,328.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,187.43x = 53,384,578,919.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,384,578,919.67/266,187.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,552.59

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