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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,335.21, 366,154.11 and 144,475.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,335.21, 366,154.11 and 144,475.56 is: 199,371.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,335.21 : 366,154.11 = 144,475.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,335.21/366,154.11 = 144,475.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,335.21x = 366,154.11 × 144,475.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,335.21x = 52,900,320,088.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,900,320,088.55/265,335.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,371.66

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