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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,195.20, 366,007.94 and 148,921.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,195.20, 366,007.94 and 148,921.72 is: 205,533.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,195.20 : 366,007.94 = 148,921.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,195.20/366,007.94 = 148,921.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,195.20x = 366,007.94 × 148,921.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,195.20x = 54,506,531,958.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,506,531,958.46/265,195.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,533.63

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