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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,210.92, 365,991.75 and 144,353.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,210.92, 365,991.75 and 144,353.19 is: 199,207.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,210.92 : 365,991.75 = 144,353.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,210.92/365,991.75 = 144,353.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,210.92x = 365,991.75 × 144,353.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,210.92x = 52,832,076,626.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,832,076,626.18/265,210.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,207.77

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