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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,890.87, 365,553.96 and 144,032.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,890.87, 365,553.96 and 144,032.97 is: 198,767.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,890.87 : 365,553.96 = 144,032.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,890.87/365,553.96 = 144,032.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,890.87x = 365,553.96 × 144,032.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,890.87x = 52,651,822,554.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,651,822,554.06/264,890.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,767.98

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