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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,439.13, 366,306.50 and 144,580.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,439.13, 366,306.50 and 144,580.04 is: 199,520.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,439.13 : 366,306.50 = 144,580.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,439.13/366,306.50 = 144,580.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,439.13x = 366,306.50 × 144,580.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,439.13x = 52,960,608,325.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,960,608,325.83/265,439.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,520.73

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