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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,932.02, 365,607.93 and 144,074.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,932.02, 365,607.93 and 144,074.62 is: 198,823.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,932.02 : 365,607.93 = 144,074.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,932.02/365,607.93 = 144,074.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,932.02x = 365,607.93 × 144,074.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,932.02x = 52,674,823,583.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,674,823,583.74/264,932.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,823.92

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