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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,288.85, 396,082.28 and 144,037.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,288.85, 396,082.28 and 144,037.06 is: 215,864.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,288.85 : 396,082.28 = 144,037.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,288.85/396,082.28 = 144,037.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,288.85x = 396,082.28 × 144,037.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,288.85x = 57,050,526,409.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,050,526,409.11/264,288.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,864.30

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