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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,425.55, 367,662.92 and 145,564.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,425.55, 367,662.92 and 145,564.24 is: 200,876.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,425.55 : 367,662.92 = 145,564.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,425.55/367,662.92 = 145,564.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,425.55x = 367,662.92 × 145,564.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,425.55x = 53,518,571,879.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,518,571,879.00/266,425.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,876.27

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