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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,424.12, 367,672.37 and 145,564.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,424.12, 367,672.37 and 145,564.43 is: 200,882.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,424.12 : 367,672.37 = 145,564.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,424.12/367,672.37 = 145,564.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,424.12x = 367,672.37 × 145,564.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,424.12x = 53,520,016,399.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,520,016,399.62/266,424.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,882.77

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