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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,764.32, 368,121 and 145,882.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,764.32, 368,121 and 145,882.08 is: 201,309.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,764.32 : 368,121 = 145,882.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,764.32/368,121 = 145,882.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,764.32x = 368,121 × 145,882.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,764.32x = 53,702,257,171.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,702,257,171.68/266,764.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,309.74

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