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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,529.56, 365,053.43 and 143,673.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,529.56, 365,053.43 and 143,673.21 is: 198,270.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,529.56 : 365,053.43 = 143,673.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,529.56/365,053.43 = 143,673.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,529.56x = 365,053.43 × 143,673.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,529.56x = 52,448,398,468.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,448,398,468.79/264,529.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,270.46

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