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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,252.56, 367,425.66 and 145,393.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,252.56, 367,425.66 and 145,393.48 is: 200,641.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,252.56 : 367,425.66 = 145,393.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,252.56/367,425.66 = 145,393.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,252.56x = 367,425.66 × 145,393.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,252.56x = 53,421,295,348.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,421,295,348.70/266,252.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,641.43

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