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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,806.66, 366,822.05 and 144,954.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,806.66, 366,822.05 and 144,954.55 is: 200,042.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,806.66 : 366,822.05 = 144,954.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,806.66/366,822.05 = 144,954.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,806.66x = 366,822.05 × 144,954.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,806.66x = 53,172,525,187.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,172,525,187.83/265,806.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,042.11

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