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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,949.68, 365,631.96 and 144,091.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,949.68, 365,631.96 and 144,091.92 is: 198,847.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,949.68 : 365,631.96 = 144,091.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,949.68/365,631.96 = 144,091.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,949.68x = 365,631.96 × 144,091.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,949.68x = 52,684,611,129.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,684,611,129.76/264,949.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,847.61

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