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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,534.92, 367,826.70 and 145,673.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,534.92, 367,826.70 and 145,673.56 is: 201,034.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,534.92 : 367,826.70 = 145,673.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,534.92/367,826.70 = 145,673.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,534.92x = 367,826.70 × 145,673.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,534.92x = 53,582,624,852.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,582,624,852.05/266,534.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,034.16

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