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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,972.27, 365,658.17 and 144,110.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,972.27, 365,658.17 and 144,110.96 is: 198,871.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,972.27 : 365,658.17 = 144,110.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,972.27/365,658.17 = 144,110.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,972.27x = 365,658.17 × 144,110.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,972.27x = 52,695,347,361.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,695,347,361.70/264,972.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,871.18

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