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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,219.48, 367,390.44 and 145,368.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,219.48, 367,390.44 and 145,368.42 is: 200,612.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,219.48 : 367,390.44 = 145,368.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,219.48/367,390.44 = 145,368.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,219.48x = 367,390.44 × 145,368.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,219.48x = 53,406,967,785.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,406,967,785.90/266,219.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,612.55

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