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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,934.53, 365,607.88 and 144,075.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,934.53, 365,607.88 and 144,075.52 is: 198,823.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,934.53 : 365,607.88 = 144,075.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,934.53/365,607.88 = 144,075.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,934.53x = 365,607.88 × 144,075.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,934.53x = 52,675,146,783.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,675,146,783.12/264,934.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,823.26

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