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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,833.69, 366,857.43 and 144,980.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,833.69, 366,857.43 and 144,980.07 is: 200,076.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,833.69 : 366,857.43 = 144,980.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,833.69/366,857.43 = 144,980.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,833.69x = 366,857.43 × 144,980.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,833.69x = 53,187,015,881.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,187,015,881.42/265,833.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,076.28

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