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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,532.94, 365,058.09 and 143,676.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,532.94, 365,058.09 and 143,676.59 is: 198,275.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,532.94 : 365,058.09 = 143,676.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,532.94/365,058.09 = 143,676.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,532.94x = 365,058.09 × 143,676.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,532.94x = 52,450,301,523.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,450,301,523.11/264,532.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,275.12

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