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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,508.92, 365,022.21 and 143,650.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,508.92, 365,022.21 and 143,650.23 is: 198,237.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,508.92 : 365,022.21 = 143,650.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,508.92/365,022.21 = 143,650.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,508.92x = 365,022.21 × 143,650.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,508.92x = 52,435,524,421.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,435,524,421.61/264,508.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,237.26

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