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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,822.85, 366,835.30 and 144,964.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,822.85, 366,835.30 and 144,964.37 is: 200,050.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,822.85 : 366,835.30 = 144,964.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,822.85/366,835.30 = 144,964.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,822.85x = 366,835.30 × 144,964.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,822.85x = 53,178,048,158.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,178,048,158.26/265,822.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,050.70

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