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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,482.99, 367,730.90 and 145,625.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,482.99, 367,730.90 and 145,625.22 is: 200,954.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,482.99 : 367,730.90 = 145,625.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,482.99/367,730.90 = 145,625.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,482.99x = 367,730.90 × 145,625.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,482.99x = 53,550,891,374.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,550,891,374.64/266,482.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,954.26

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