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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,507.30, 365,019.97 and 143,648.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,507.30, 365,019.97 and 143,648.61 is: 198,235.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,507.30 : 365,019.97 = 143,648.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,507.30/365,019.97 = 143,648.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,507.30x = 365,019.97 × 143,648.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,507.30x = 52,434,611,312.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,434,611,312.74/264,507.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,235.03

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