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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,424.44, 367,661.44 and 145,563.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,424.44, 367,661.44 and 145,563.13 is: 200,874.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,424.44 : 367,661.44 = 145,563.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,424.44/367,661.44 = 145,563.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,424.44x = 367,661.44 × 145,563.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,424.44x = 53,517,951,252.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,517,951,252.89/266,424.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,874.78

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