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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,913.68, 365,585.22 and 144,057.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,913.68, 365,585.22 and 144,057.36 is: 198,801.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,913.68 : 365,585.22 = 144,057.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,913.68/365,585.22 = 144,057.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,913.68x = 365,585.22 × 144,057.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,913.68x = 52,665,241,648.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,665,241,648.22/264,913.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,801.52

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