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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,252.11, 366,047.94 and 144,394.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,252.11, 366,047.94 and 144,394.29 is: 199,264.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,252.11 : 366,047.94 = 144,394.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,252.11/366,047.94 = 144,394.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,252.11x = 366,047.94 × 144,394.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,252.11x = 52,855,232,402.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,855,232,402.26/265,252.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,264.14

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