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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,206.13, 365,992.20 and 144,355.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,206.13, 365,992.20 and 144,355.23 is: 199,214.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,206.13 : 365,992.20 = 144,355.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,206.13/365,992.20 = 144,355.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,206.13x = 365,992.20 × 144,355.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,206.13x = 52,832,888,209.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,832,888,209.21/265,206.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,214.43

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