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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,607.67, 366,529.41 and 144,746.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,607.67, 366,529.41 and 144,746.49 is: 199,745.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,607.67 : 366,529.41 = 144,746.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,607.67/366,529.41 = 144,746.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,607.67x = 366,529.41 × 144,746.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,607.67x = 53,053,845,579.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,053,845,579.27/265,607.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,745.16

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