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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,534.22, 365,061.59 and 143,675.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,534.22, 365,061.59 and 143,675.60 is: 198,274.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,534.22 : 365,061.59 = 143,675.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,534.22/365,061.59 = 143,675.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,534.22x = 365,061.59 × 143,675.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,534.22x = 52,450,441,349.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,450,441,349.17/264,534.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,274.69

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