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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,291.22, 367,480.01 and 145,432.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,291.22, 367,480.01 and 145,432.54 is: 200,695.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,291.22 : 367,480.01 = 145,432.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,291.22/367,480.01 = 145,432.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,291.22x = 367,480.01 × 145,432.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,291.22x = 53,443,551,253.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,443,551,253.53/266,291.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,695.88

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