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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,507.05, 365,019.63 and 143,648.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,507.05, 365,019.63 and 143,648.37 is: 198,234.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,507.05 : 365,019.63 = 143,648.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,507.05/365,019.63 = 143,648.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,507.05x = 365,019.63 × 143,648.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,507.05x = 52,434,474,867.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,434,474,867.50/264,507.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,234.70

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