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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,926.35, 366,977.85 and 145,067.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,926.35, 366,977.85 and 145,067.60 is: 200,193.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,926.35 : 366,977.85 = 145,067.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,926.35/366,977.85 = 145,067.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,926.35x = 366,977.85 × 145,067.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,926.35x = 53,236,595,701.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,236,595,701.98/265,926.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,193.01

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