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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,439.98, 363,547.24 and 144,207.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,439.98, 363,547.24 and 144,207.98 is: 199,007.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,439.98 : 363,547.24 = 144,207.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,439.98/363,547.24 = 144,207.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,439.98x = 363,547.24 × 144,207.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,439.98x = 52,426,413,114.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,426,413,114.98/263,439.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,007.05

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