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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,745.33, 366,723.61 and 144,887.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,745.33, 366,723.61 and 144,887.66 is: 199,942.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,745.33 : 366,723.61 = 144,887.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,745.33/366,723.61 = 144,887.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,745.33x = 366,723.61 × 144,887.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,745.33x = 53,133,725,719.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,133,725,719.65/265,745.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,942.27

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