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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,908.93, 366,961.23 and 145,052.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,908.93, 366,961.23 and 145,052.25 is: 200,175.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,908.93 : 366,961.23 = 145,052.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,908.93/366,961.23 = 145,052.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,908.93x = 366,961.23 × 145,052.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,908.93x = 53,228,552,074.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,228,552,074.27/265,908.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,175.87

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