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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,804.22, 366,818.68 and 144,952.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,804.22, 366,818.68 and 144,952.12 is: 200,038.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,804.22 : 366,818.68 = 144,952.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,804.22/366,818.68 = 144,952.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,804.22x = 366,818.68 × 144,952.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,804.22x = 53,171,143,583.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,171,143,583.65/265,804.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,038.75

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