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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,238.14, 366,033.30 and 144,382.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,238.14, 366,033.30 and 144,382.90 is: 199,250.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,238.14 : 366,033.30 = 144,382.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,238.14/366,033.30 = 144,382.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,238.14x = 366,033.30 × 144,382.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,238.14x = 52,848,949,350.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,848,949,350.57/265,238.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,250.94

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