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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,904.73, 365,570.43 and 144,045.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,904.73, 365,570.43 and 144,045.15 is: 198,783.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,904.73 : 365,570.43 = 144,045.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,904.73/365,570.43 = 144,045.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,904.73x = 365,570.43 × 144,045.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,904.73x = 52,658,645,513.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,658,645,513.86/264,904.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,783.34

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