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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,930.46, 365,606.48 and 144,072.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,930.46, 365,606.48 and 144,072.88 is: 198,821.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,930.46 : 365,606.48 = 144,072.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,930.46/365,606.48 = 144,072.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,930.46x = 365,606.48 × 144,072.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,930.46x = 52,673,978,520.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,673,978,520.26/264,930.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,821.90

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