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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,932.52, 365,608.62 and 144,075.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,932.52, 365,608.62 and 144,075.12 is: 198,824.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,932.52 : 365,608.62 = 144,075.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,932.52/365,608.62 = 144,075.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,932.52x = 365,608.62 × 144,075.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,932.52x = 52,675,105,799.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,675,105,799.53/264,932.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,824.61

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