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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,804.28, 366,818.76 and 144,952.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,804.28, 366,818.76 and 144,952.18 is: 200,038.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,804.28 : 366,818.76 = 144,952.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,804.28/366,818.76 = 144,952.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,804.28x = 366,818.76 × 144,952.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,804.28x = 53,171,179,011.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,171,179,011.94/265,804.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,038.84

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