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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,224.53, 366,019.50 and 144,359.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,224.53, 366,019.50 and 144,359.97 is: 199,222.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,224.53 : 366,019.50 = 144,359.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,224.53/366,019.50 = 144,359.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,224.53x = 366,019.50 × 144,359.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,224.53x = 52,838,564,039.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,838,564,039.42/265,224.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,222.01

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