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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,766.52, 366,760.68 and 144,906.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,766.52, 366,760.68 and 144,906.84 is: 199,973.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,766.52 : 366,760.68 = 144,906.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,766.52/366,760.68 = 144,906.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,766.52x = 366,760.68 × 144,906.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,766.52x = 53,146,131,175.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,146,131,175.05/265,766.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,973.01

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