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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,933.54, 365,610.72 and 144,075.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,933.54, 365,610.72 and 144,075.96 is: 198,826.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,933.54 : 365,610.72 = 144,075.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,933.54/365,610.72 = 144,075.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,933.54x = 365,610.72 × 144,075.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,933.54x = 52,675,715,470.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,675,715,470.29/264,933.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,826.15

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