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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,817.52, 366,819.48 and 144,955.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,817.52, 366,819.48 and 144,955.44 is: 200,033.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,817.52 : 366,819.48 = 144,955.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,817.52/366,819.48 = 144,955.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,817.52x = 366,819.48 × 144,955.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,817.52x = 53,172,479,123.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,172,479,123.97/265,817.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,033.76

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