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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,450.76, 367,727.58 and 145,610.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,450.76, 367,727.58 and 145,610.37 is: 200,956.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,450.76 : 367,727.58 = 145,610.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,450.76/367,727.58 = 145,610.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,450.76x = 367,727.58 × 145,610.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,450.76x = 53,544,948,983.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,544,948,983.00/266,450.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,956.26

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