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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,248.08, 366,038.58 and 144,390.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,248.08, 366,038.58 and 144,390.36 is: 199,256.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,248.08 : 366,038.58 = 144,390.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,248.08/366,038.58 = 144,390.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,248.08x = 366,038.58 × 144,390.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,248.08x = 52,852,442,340.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,852,442,340.09/265,248.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,256.64

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