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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,407.33, 366,264.08 and 144,546.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,407.33, 366,264.08 and 144,546.22 is: 199,474.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,407.33 : 366,264.08 = 144,546.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,407.33/366,264.08 = 144,546.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,407.33x = 366,264.08 × 144,546.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,407.33x = 52,942,088,562.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,942,088,562.92/265,407.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,474.85

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