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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,797.05, 366,794.46 and 144,939.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,797.05, 366,794.46 and 144,939.65 is: 200,013.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,797.05 : 366,794.46 = 144,939.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,797.05/366,794.46 = 144,939.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,797.05x = 366,794.46 × 144,939.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,797.05x = 53,163,058,820.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,163,058,820.37/265,797.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,013.73

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