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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,228.76, 367,393.82 and 145,370

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,228.76, 367,393.82 and 145,370 is: 200,609.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,228.76 : 367,393.82 = 145,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,228.76/367,393.82 = 145,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,228.76x = 367,393.82 × 145,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,228.76x = 53,408,039,613.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,408,039,613.40/266,228.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,609.58

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