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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,673.50, 365,249.43 and 145,441.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,673.50, 365,249.43 and 145,441.50 is: 200,709.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,673.50 : 365,249.43 = 145,441.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,673.50/365,249.43 = 145,441.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,673.50x = 365,249.43 × 145,441.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,673.50x = 53,122,424,973.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,122,424,973.35/264,673.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,709.27

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