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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,977.94, 365,674.26 and 144,121.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,977.94, 365,674.26 and 144,121.86 is: 198,890.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,977.94 : 365,674.26 = 144,121.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,977.94/365,674.26 = 144,121.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,977.94x = 365,674.26 × 144,121.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,977.94x = 52,701,654,505.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,701,654,505.32/264,977.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,890.72

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