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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,604.63, 366,534.39 and 146,372.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,604.63, 366,534.39 and 146,372.63 is: 201,994.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,604.63 : 366,534.39 = 146,372.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,604.63/366,534.39 = 146,372.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,604.63x = 366,534.39 × 146,372.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,604.63x = 53,650,600,817.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,650,600,817.07/265,604.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,994.23

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