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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,956.79, 365,636.84 and 144,095.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,956.79, 365,636.84 and 144,095.47 is: 198,849.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,956.79 : 365,636.84 = 144,095.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,956.79/365,636.84 = 144,095.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,956.79x = 365,636.84 × 144,095.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,956.79x = 52,686,612,731.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,686,612,731.25/264,956.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,849.83

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