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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,946.53, 365,622.77 and 144,085.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,946.53, 365,622.77 and 144,085.25 is: 198,835.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,946.53 : 365,622.77 = 144,085.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,946.53/365,622.77 = 144,085.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,946.53x = 365,622.77 × 144,085.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,946.53x = 52,680,845,672.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,680,845,672.60/264,946.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,835.76

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