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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,905.55, 365,568.93 and 144,047.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,905.55, 365,568.93 and 144,047.07 is: 198,784.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,905.55 : 365,568.93 = 144,047.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,905.55/365,568.93 = 144,047.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,905.55x = 365,568.93 × 144,047.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,905.55x = 52,659,133,249.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,659,133,249.54/264,905.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,784.56

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