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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,906.76, 366,944.62 and 145,050.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,906.76, 366,944.62 and 145,050.80 is: 200,166.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,906.76 : 366,944.62 = 145,050.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,906.76/366,944.62 = 145,050.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,906.76x = 366,944.62 × 145,050.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,906.76x = 53,225,610,686.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,225,610,686.70/265,906.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,166.44

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