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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,249.81, 366,044.77 and 144,392.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,249.81, 366,044.77 and 144,392.01 is: 199,261.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,249.81 : 366,044.77 = 144,392.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,249.81/366,044.77 = 144,392.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,249.81x = 366,044.77 × 144,392.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,249.81x = 52,853,940,957.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,853,940,957.11/265,249.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,261.00

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