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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,439.48, 363,546.54 and 144,207.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,439.48, 363,546.54 and 144,207.48 is: 199,006.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,439.48 : 363,546.54 = 144,207.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,439.48/363,546.54 = 144,207.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,439.48x = 363,546.54 × 144,207.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,439.48x = 52,426,130,396.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,426,130,396.12/263,439.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,006.35

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