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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,281.53, 367,452.25 and 145,398.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,281.53, 367,452.25 and 145,398.24 is: 200,640.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,281.53 : 367,452.25 = 145,398.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,281.53/367,452.25 = 145,398.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,281.53x = 367,452.25 × 145,398.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,281.53x = 53,426,910,070.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,426,910,070.54/266,281.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,640.69

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