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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,532.06, 365,052.90 and 143,672.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,532.06, 365,052.90 and 143,672.50 is: 198,267.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,532.06 : 365,052.90 = 143,672.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,532.06/365,052.90 = 143,672.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,532.06x = 365,052.90 × 143,672.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,532.06x = 52,448,062,775.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,448,062,775.25/264,532.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,267.32

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