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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,754.52, 366,744.11 and 144,894.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,754.52, 366,744.11 and 144,894.83 is: 199,956.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,754.52 : 366,744.11 = 144,894.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,754.52/366,744.11 = 144,894.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,754.52x = 366,744.11 × 144,894.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,754.52x = 53,139,322,913.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,139,322,913.76/265,754.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,956.42

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