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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,676.76, 366,626.63 and 144,820.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,676.76, 366,626.63 and 144,820.41 is: 199,848.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,676.76 : 366,626.63 = 144,820.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,676.76/366,626.63 = 144,820.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,676.76x = 366,626.63 × 144,820.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,676.76x = 53,095,017,453.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,095,017,453.41/265,676.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,848.18

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