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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,242.24, 366,050.88 and 146,010.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,242.24, 366,050.88 and 146,010.24 is: 201,503.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,242.24 : 366,050.88 = 146,010.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,242.24/366,050.88 = 146,010.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,242.24x = 366,050.88 × 146,010.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,242.24x = 53,447,176,841.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,447,176,841.01/265,242.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,503.26

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