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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,210.64, 367,371.79 and 145,354.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,210.64, 367,371.79 and 145,354.59 is: 200,589.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,210.64 : 367,371.79 = 145,354.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,210.64/367,371.79 = 145,354.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,210.64x = 367,371.79 × 145,354.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,210.64x = 53,399,175,549.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,399,175,549.63/266,210.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,589.94

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