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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,267.73, 366,058.26 and 144,406.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,267.73, 366,058.26 and 144,406.50 is: 199,274.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,267.73 : 366,058.26 = 144,406.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,267.73/366,058.26 = 144,406.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,267.73x = 366,058.26 × 144,406.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,267.73x = 52,861,192,122.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,861,192,122.69/265,267.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,274.87

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