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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,952.28, 365,630.63 and 144,090.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,952.28, 365,630.63 and 144,090.97 is: 198,843.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,952.28 : 365,630.63 = 144,090.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,952.28/365,630.63 = 144,090.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,952.28x = 365,630.63 × 144,090.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,952.28x = 52,684,070,503.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,684,070,503.88/264,952.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,843.62

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