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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,960.08, 367,016.94 and 145,103.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,960.08, 367,016.94 and 145,103.76 is: 200,238.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,960.08 : 367,016.94 = 145,103.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,960.08/367,016.94 = 145,103.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,960.08x = 367,016.94 × 145,103.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,960.08x = 53,255,537,977.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,255,537,977.69/265,960.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,238.84

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