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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,524.77, 367,804.82 and 145,667.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,524.77, 367,804.82 and 145,667.51 is: 201,021.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,524.77 : 367,804.82 = 145,667.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,524.77/367,804.82 = 145,667.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,524.77x = 367,804.82 × 145,667.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,524.77x = 53,577,210,820.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,577,210,820.54/266,524.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,021.51

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