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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,583.61, 367,910.52 and 145,742.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,583.61, 367,910.52 and 145,742.74 is: 201,138.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,583.61 : 367,910.52 = 145,742.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,583.61/367,910.52 = 145,742.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,583.61x = 367,910.52 × 145,742.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,583.61x = 53,620,285,420.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,620,285,420.07/266,583.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,138.72

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