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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,167.74, 365,924.47 and 144,306.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,167.74, 365,924.47 and 144,306.43 is: 199,139.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,167.74 : 365,924.47 = 144,306.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,167.74/365,924.47 = 144,306.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,167.74x = 365,924.47 × 144,306.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,167.74x = 52,805,253,377.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,805,253,377.81/265,167.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,139.06

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