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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,679.29, 366,630.12 and 144,822.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,679.29, 366,630.12 and 144,822.94 is: 199,851.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,679.29 : 366,630.12 = 144,822.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,679.29/366,630.12 = 144,822.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,679.29x = 366,630.12 × 144,822.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,679.29x = 53,096,451,361.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,096,451,361.69/265,679.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,851.67

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