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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,640.03, 367,962.30 and 145,781.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,640.03, 367,962.30 and 145,781.10 is: 201,177.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,640.03 : 367,962.30 = 145,781.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,640.03/367,962.30 = 145,781.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,640.03x = 367,962.30 × 145,781.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,640.03x = 53,641,948,852.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,641,948,852.53/266,640.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,177.40

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