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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,811.67, 366,828.96 and 144,959.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,811.67, 366,828.96 and 144,959.55 is: 200,049.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,811.67 : 366,828.96 = 144,959.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,811.67/366,828.96 = 144,959.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,811.67x = 366,828.96 × 144,959.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,811.67x = 53,175,360,968.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,175,360,968.57/265,811.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,049.01

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