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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,706.98, 366,672.09 and 144,846.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,706.98, 366,672.09 and 144,846.34 is: 199,886.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,706.98 : 366,672.09 = 144,846.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,706.98/366,672.09 = 144,846.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,706.98x = 366,672.09 × 144,846.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,706.98x = 53,111,110,216.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,111,110,216.65/265,706.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,886.02

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