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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,887.73, 366,926.22 and 145,031.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,887.73, 366,926.22 and 145,031.62 is: 200,144.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,887.73 : 366,926.22 = 145,031.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,887.73/366,926.22 = 145,031.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,887.73x = 366,926.22 × 145,031.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,887.73x = 53,215,904,107.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,215,904,107.08/265,887.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,144.26

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