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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,902.54, 368,326.64 and 144,394.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,902.54, 368,326.64 and 144,394.55 is: 199,265.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,902.54 : 368,326.64 = 144,394.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,902.54/368,326.64 = 144,394.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,902.54x = 368,326.64 × 144,394.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,902.54x = 53,184,359,336.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,184,359,336.39/266,902.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,265.09

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