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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,887.64, 366,926.09 and 145,031.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,887.64, 366,926.09 and 145,031.52 is: 200,144.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,887.64 : 366,926.09 = 145,031.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,887.64/366,926.09 = 145,031.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,887.64x = 366,926.09 × 145,031.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,887.64x = 53,215,848,560.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,215,848,560.36/265,887.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,144.12

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