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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,943.59, 366,994.86 and 145,084.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,943.59, 366,994.86 and 145,084.84 is: 200,213.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,943.59 : 366,994.86 = 145,084.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,943.59/366,994.86 = 145,084.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,943.59x = 366,994.86 × 145,084.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,943.59x = 53,245,390,543.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,245,390,543.92/265,943.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,213.10

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