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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,950.92, 365,628.73 and 144,089.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,950.92, 365,628.73 and 144,089.60 is: 198,841.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,950.92 : 365,628.73 = 144,089.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,950.92/365,628.73 = 144,089.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,950.92x = 365,628.73 × 144,089.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,950.92x = 52,683,296,733.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,683,296,733.76/264,950.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,841.72

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