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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,654.29, 367,982.96 and 145,795.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,654.29, 367,982.96 and 145,795.66 is: 201,198.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,654.29 : 367,982.96 = 145,795.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,654.29/367,982.96 = 145,795.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,654.29x = 367,982.96 × 145,795.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,654.29x = 53,650,318,252.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,650,318,252.95/266,654.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,198.03

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