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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,574.27, 367,872.51 and 145,716.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,574.27, 367,872.51 and 145,716.04 is: 201,088.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,574.27 : 367,872.51 = 145,716.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,574.27/367,872.51 = 145,716.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,574.27x = 367,872.51 × 145,716.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,574.27x = 53,604,923,542.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,604,923,542.70/266,574.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,088.14

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