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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,531.81, 365,056.54 and 143,675.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,531.81, 365,056.54 and 143,675.46 is: 198,273.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,531.81 : 365,056.54 = 143,675.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,531.81/365,056.54 = 143,675.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,531.81x = 365,056.54 × 143,675.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,531.81x = 52,449,666,310.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,449,666,310.51/264,531.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,273.57

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