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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,453.73, 367,701.77 and 145,592.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,453.73, 367,701.77 and 145,592.42 is: 200,915.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,453.73 : 367,701.77 = 145,592.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,453.73/367,701.77 = 145,592.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,453.73x = 367,701.77 × 145,592.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,453.73x = 53,534,589,058.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,534,589,058.06/266,453.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,915.14

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