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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,216.61, 367,380.71 and 145,358.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,216.61, 367,380.71 and 145,358.73 is: 200,596.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,216.61 : 367,380.71 = 145,358.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,216.61/367,380.71 = 145,358.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,216.61x = 367,380.71 × 145,358.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,216.61x = 53,401,992,705.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,401,992,705.30/266,216.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,596.02

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