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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,235.13, 366,029.15 and 144,379.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,235.13, 366,029.15 and 144,379.89 is: 199,246.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,235.13 : 366,029.15 = 144,379.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,235.13/366,029.15 = 144,379.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,235.13x = 366,029.15 × 144,379.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,235.13x = 52,847,247,691.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,847,247,691.89/265,235.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,246.79

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