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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,425.67, 364,906.26 and 143,565.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,425.67, 364,906.26 and 143,565.98 is: 198,120.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,425.67 : 364,906.26 = 143,565.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,425.67/364,906.26 = 143,565.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,425.67x = 364,906.26 × 143,565.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,425.67x = 52,388,123,000.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,388,123,000.50/264,425.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,120.41

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