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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,323.54, 367,524.61 and 145,464.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,323.54, 367,524.61 and 145,464.86 is: 200,740.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,323.54 : 367,524.61 = 145,464.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,323.54/367,524.61 = 145,464.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,323.54x = 367,524.61 × 145,464.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,323.54x = 53,461,913,738.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,461,913,738.92/266,323.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,740.48

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