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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,943.58, 365,625.36 and 144,087.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,943.58, 365,625.36 and 144,087.93 is: 198,843.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,943.58 : 365,625.36 = 144,087.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,943.58/365,625.36 = 144,087.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,943.58x = 365,625.36 × 144,087.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,943.58x = 52,682,201,277.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,682,201,277.90/264,943.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,843.10

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