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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,226.27, 366,011.88 and 144,367.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,226.27, 366,011.88 and 144,367.18 is: 199,226.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,226.27 : 366,011.88 = 144,367.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,226.27/366,011.88 = 144,367.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,226.27x = 366,011.88 × 144,367.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,226.27x = 52,840,102,317.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,840,102,317.76/265,226.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,226.51

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