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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,665.92, 368,010.41 and 145,799.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,665.92, 368,010.41 and 145,799.99 is: 201,210.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,665.92 : 368,010.41 = 145,799.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,665.92/368,010.41 = 145,799.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,665.92x = 368,010.41 × 145,799.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,665.92x = 53,655,914,288.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,655,914,288.92/266,665.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,210.24

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