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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,220.22, 367,398.79 and 145,372.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,220.22, 367,398.79 and 145,372.73 is: 200,622.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,220.22 : 367,398.79 = 145,372.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,220.22/367,398.79 = 145,372.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,220.22x = 367,398.79 × 145,372.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,220.22x = 53,409,762,900.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,409,762,900.57/266,220.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,622.49

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