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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,534.76, 366,432.90 and 144,674.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,534.76, 366,432.90 and 144,674.60 is: 199,648.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,534.76 : 366,432.90 = 144,674.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,534.76/366,432.90 = 144,674.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,534.76x = 366,432.90 × 144,674.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,534.76x = 53,013,533,234.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,013,533,234.34/265,534.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,648.19

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