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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,335.23, 367,540.19 and 145,476.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,335.23, 367,540.19 and 145,476.50 is: 200,756.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,335.23 : 367,540.19 = 145,476.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,335.23/367,540.19 = 145,476.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,335.23x = 367,540.19 × 145,476.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,335.23x = 53,468,460,450.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,468,460,450.54/266,335.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,756.24

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