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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,979.44, 365,676.33 and 144,123.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,979.44, 365,676.33 and 144,123.36 is: 198,892.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,979.44 : 365,676.33 = 144,123.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,979.44/365,676.33 = 144,123.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,979.44x = 365,676.33 × 144,123.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,979.44x = 52,702,501,352.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,702,501,352.07/264,979.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,892.79

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