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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,658.76, 366,592.44 and 146,426.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,658.76, 366,592.44 and 146,426.76 is: 202,059.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,658.76 : 366,592.44 = 146,426.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,658.76/366,592.44 = 146,426.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,658.76x = 366,592.44 × 146,426.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,658.76x = 53,678,943,229.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,678,943,229.69/265,658.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,059.75

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