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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,302.71, 367,495.88 and 145,444.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,302.71, 367,495.88 and 145,444.05 is: 200,711.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,302.71 : 367,495.88 = 145,444.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,302.71/367,495.88 = 145,444.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,302.71x = 367,495.88 × 145,444.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,302.71x = 53,450,088,418.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,450,088,418.29/266,302.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,711.77

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