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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,601.35, 366,524.94 and 144,743.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,601.35, 366,524.94 and 144,743.47 is: 199,743.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,601.35 : 366,524.94 = 144,743.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,601.35/366,524.94 = 144,743.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,601.35x = 366,524.94 × 144,743.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,601.35x = 53,052,091,657.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,052,091,657.14/265,601.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,743.31

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