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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,526.53, 367,806.62 and 145,667.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,526.53, 367,806.62 and 145,667.81 is: 201,021.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,526.53 : 367,806.62 = 145,667.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,526.53/367,806.62 = 145,667.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,526.53x = 367,806.62 × 145,667.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,526.53x = 53,577,586,122.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,577,586,122.59/266,526.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,021.59

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