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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,535.92, 367,828.08 and 145,674.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,535.92, 367,828.08 and 145,674.56 is: 201,035.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,535.92 : 367,828.08 = 145,674.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,535.92/367,828.08 = 145,674.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,535.92x = 367,828.08 × 145,674.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,535.92x = 53,583,193,709.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,583,193,709.64/266,535.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,035.54

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