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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,807.22, 366,822.82 and 144,955.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,807.22, 366,822.82 and 144,955.12 is: 200,042.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,807.22 : 366,822.82 = 144,955.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,807.22/366,822.82 = 144,955.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,807.22x = 366,822.82 × 144,955.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,807.22x = 53,172,845,891.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,172,845,891.84/265,807.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,042.90

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