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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,868.97, 365,517.33 and 144,010.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,868.97, 365,517.33 and 144,010.29 is: 198,733.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,868.97 : 365,517.33 = 144,010.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,868.97/365,517.33 = 144,010.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,868.97x = 365,517.33 × 144,010.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,868.97x = 52,638,255,467.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,638,255,467.94/264,868.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,733.19

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