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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,714.26, 366,674.64 and 144,852.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,714.26, 366,674.64 and 144,852.90 is: 199,890.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,714.26 : 366,674.64 = 144,852.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,714.26/366,674.64 = 144,852.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,714.26x = 366,674.64 × 144,852.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,714.26x = 53,113,884,960.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,113,884,960.46/265,714.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,890.98

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