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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,930.54, 365,606.58 and 144,072.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,930.54, 365,606.58 and 144,072.96 is: 198,822.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,930.54 : 365,606.58 = 144,072.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,930.54/365,606.58 = 144,072.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,930.54x = 365,606.58 × 144,072.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,930.54x = 52,674,022,176.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,674,022,176.08/264,930.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,822.01

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