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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,460.12, 367,710.54 and 145,598.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,460.12, 367,710.54 and 145,598.82 is: 200,923.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,460.12 : 367,710.54 = 145,598.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,460.12/367,710.54 = 145,598.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,460.12x = 367,710.54 × 145,598.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,460.12x = 53,538,220,725.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,538,220,725.56/266,460.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,923.95

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