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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,522.61, 367,800.33 and 145,663.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,522.61, 367,800.33 and 145,663.86 is: 201,015.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,522.61 : 367,800.33 = 145,663.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,522.61/367,800.33 = 145,663.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,522.61x = 367,800.33 × 145,663.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,522.61x = 53,575,215,777.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,575,215,777.07/266,522.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,015.65

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