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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,419.13, 364,898.40 and 145,187.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,419.13, 364,898.40 and 145,187.13 is: 200,358.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,419.13 : 364,898.40 = 145,187.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,419.13/364,898.40 = 145,187.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,419.13x = 364,898.40 × 145,187.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,419.13x = 52,978,551,437.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,978,551,437.59/264,419.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,358.24

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