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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,855.67, 368,269.57 and 145,994.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,855.67, 368,269.57 and 145,994.19 is: 201,476.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,855.67 : 368,269.57 = 145,994.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,855.67/368,269.57 = 145,994.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,855.67x = 368,269.57 × 145,994.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,855.67x = 53,765,217,573.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,765,217,573.80/266,855.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,476.77

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