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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,840.02, 366,862.10 and 144,980.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,840.02, 366,862.10 and 144,980.33 is: 200,074.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,840.02 : 366,862.10 = 144,980.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,840.02/366,862.10 = 144,980.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,840.02x = 366,862.10 × 144,980.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,840.02x = 53,187,785,763.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,187,785,763.28/265,840.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,074.41

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