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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,927.37, 365,601.50 and 144,069.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,927.37, 365,601.50 and 144,069.97 is: 198,817.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,927.37 : 365,601.50 = 144,069.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,927.37/365,601.50 = 144,069.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,927.37x = 365,601.50 × 144,069.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,927.37x = 52,672,197,136.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,672,197,136.96/264,927.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,817.50

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