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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,747.35, 368,106.19 and 145,888.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,747.35, 368,106.19 and 145,888.27 is: 201,322.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,747.35 : 368,106.19 = 145,888.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,747.35/368,106.19 = 145,888.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,747.35x = 368,106.19 × 145,888.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,747.35x = 53,702,375,235.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,702,375,235.39/266,747.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,322.99

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