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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,902.76, 366,939.12 and 145,046.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,902.76, 366,939.12 and 145,046.80 is: 200,160.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,902.76 : 366,939.12 = 145,046.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,902.76/366,939.12 = 145,046.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,902.76x = 366,939.12 × 145,046.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,902.76x = 53,223,345,150.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,223,345,150.82/265,902.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,160.94

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