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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,943.53, 365,618.63 and 144,082.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,943.53, 365,618.63 and 144,082.24 is: 198,831.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,943.53 : 365,618.63 = 144,082.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,943.53/365,618.63 = 144,082.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,943.53x = 365,618.63 × 144,082.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,943.53x = 52,679,150,642.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,679,150,642.29/264,943.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,831.62

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