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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,591.80, 367,897.40 and 145,734.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,591.80, 367,897.40 and 145,734.52 is: 201,114.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,591.80 : 367,897.40 = 145,734.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,591.80/367,897.40 = 145,734.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,591.80x = 367,897.40 × 145,734.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,591.80x = 53,615,350,998.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,615,350,998.25/266,591.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,114.03

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