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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,537.64, 367,811.96 and 145,677.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,537.64, 367,811.96 and 145,677.96 is: 201,030.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,537.64 : 367,811.96 = 145,677.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,537.64/367,811.96 = 145,677.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,537.64x = 367,811.96 × 145,677.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,537.64x = 53,582,095,996.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,582,095,996.40/266,537.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,030.13

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