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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,374.76, 366,200.58 and 146,142.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,374.76, 366,200.58 and 146,142.76 is: 201,667.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,374.76 : 366,200.58 = 146,142.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,374.76/366,200.58 = 146,142.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,374.76x = 366,200.58 × 146,142.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,374.76x = 53,517,563,474.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,517,563,474.80/265,374.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,667.87

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