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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,802.51, 366,800.81 and 144,946.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,802.51, 366,800.81 and 144,946.13 is: 200,022.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,802.51 : 366,800.81 = 144,946.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,802.51/366,800.81 = 144,946.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,802.51x = 366,800.81 × 144,946.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,802.51x = 53,166,355,331.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,166,355,331.63/265,802.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,022.02

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