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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,761.82, 366,744.54 and 144,903.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,761.82, 366,744.54 and 144,903.34 is: 199,962.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,761.82 : 366,744.54 = 144,903.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,761.82/366,744.54 = 144,903.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,761.82x = 366,744.54 × 144,903.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,761.82x = 53,142,508,772.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,142,508,772.76/265,761.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,962.92

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