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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,533.92, 365,059.48 and 143,677.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,533.92, 365,059.48 and 143,677.60 is: 198,276.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,533.92 : 365,059.48 = 143,677.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,533.92/365,059.48 = 143,677.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,533.92x = 365,059.48 × 143,677.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,533.92x = 52,450,869,943.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,450,869,943.65/264,533.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,276.54

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