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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,918.82, 366,969.02 and 145,062.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,918.82, 366,969.02 and 145,062.77 is: 200,187.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,918.82 : 366,969.02 = 145,062.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,918.82/366,969.02 = 145,062.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,918.82x = 366,969.02 × 145,062.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,918.82x = 53,233,539,985.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,233,539,985.23/265,918.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,187.19

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