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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,486.52, 367,756.20 and 145,632.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,486.52, 367,756.20 and 145,632.90 is: 200,976.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,486.52 : 367,756.20 = 145,632.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,486.52/367,756.20 = 145,632.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,486.52x = 367,756.20 × 145,632.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,486.52x = 53,557,401,898.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,557,401,898.98/266,486.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,976.03

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