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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,891.36, 365,554.64 and 144,033.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,891.36, 365,554.64 and 144,033.48 is: 198,768.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,891.36 : 365,554.64 = 144,033.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,891.36/365,554.64 = 144,033.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,891.36x = 365,554.64 × 144,033.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,891.36x = 52,652,106,929.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,652,106,929.35/264,891.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,768.68

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