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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,952.62, 365,637.78 and 144,096.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,952.62, 365,637.78 and 144,096.93 is: 198,855.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,952.62 : 365,637.78 = 144,096.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,952.62/365,637.78 = 144,096.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,952.62x = 365,637.78 × 144,096.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,952.62x = 52,687,281,590.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,687,281,590.02/264,952.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,855.48

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