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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,702.94, 366,800.96 and 184,093.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,702.94, 366,800.96 and 184,093.08 is: 254,139.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,702.94 : 366,800.96 = 184,093.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,702.94/366,800.96 = 184,093.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,702.94x = 366,800.96 × 184,093.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,702.94x = 67,525,518,473.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,525,518,473.36/265,702.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,139.15

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