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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,026.64, 347,804.64 and 144,616.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,026.64, 347,804.64 and 144,616.32 is: 199,575.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,026.64 : 347,804.64 = 144,616.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,026.64/347,804.64 = 144,616.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,026.64x = 347,804.64 × 144,616.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,026.64x = 50,298,227,115.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,298,227,115.72/252,026.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,575.04

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