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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,301.55, 366,113.94 and 144,442.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,301.55, 366,113.94 and 144,442.62 is: 199,329.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,301.55 : 366,113.94 = 144,442.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,301.55/366,113.94 = 144,442.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,301.55x = 366,113.94 × 144,442.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,301.55x = 52,882,456,712.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,882,456,712.12/265,301.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,329.62

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