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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,529.94, 365,053.95 and 143,673.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,529.94, 365,053.95 and 143,673.59 is: 198,270.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,529.94 : 365,053.95 = 143,673.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,529.94/365,053.95 = 143,673.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,529.94x = 365,053.95 × 143,673.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,529.94x = 52,448,609,714.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,448,609,714.91/264,529.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,270.98

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