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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,531.94, 365,056.71 and 143,675.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,531.94, 365,056.71 and 143,675.59 is: 198,273.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,531.94 : 365,056.71 = 143,675.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,531.94/365,056.71 = 143,675.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,531.94x = 365,056.71 × 143,675.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,531.94x = 52,449,738,192.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,449,738,192.71/264,531.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,273.74

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