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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,930.02, 366,982.92 and 145,071.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,930.02, 366,982.92 and 145,071.27 is: 200,198.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,930.02 : 366,982.92 = 145,071.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,930.02/366,982.92 = 145,071.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,930.02x = 366,982.92 × 145,071.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,930.02x = 53,238,678,272.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,238,678,272.71/265,930.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,198.08

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