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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,254.11, 366,050.70 and 144,396.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,254.11, 366,050.70 and 144,396.29 is: 199,266.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,254.11 : 366,050.70 = 144,396.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,254.11/366,050.70 = 144,396.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,254.11x = 366,050.70 × 144,396.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,254.11x = 52,856,363,031.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,856,363,031.90/265,254.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,266.90

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