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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,822.28, 366,833.66 and 144,963.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,822.28, 366,833.66 and 144,963.26 is: 200,048.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,822.28 : 366,833.66 = 144,963.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,822.28/366,833.66 = 144,963.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,822.28x = 366,833.66 × 144,963.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,822.28x = 53,177,403,231.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,177,403,231.33/265,822.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,048.71

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