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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,216.44, 367,375.88 and 145,357.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,216.44, 367,375.88 and 145,357.36 is: 200,591.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,216.44 : 367,375.88 = 145,357.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,216.44/367,375.88 = 145,357.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,216.44x = 367,375.88 × 145,357.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,216.44x = 53,400,788,044.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,400,788,044.48/266,216.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,591.62

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