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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,534.93, 365,062.55 and 143,676.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,534.93, 365,062.55 and 143,676.27 is: 198,275.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,534.93 : 365,062.55 = 143,676.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,534.93/365,062.55 = 143,676.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,534.93x = 365,062.55 × 143,676.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,534.93x = 52,450,824,782.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,450,824,782.31/264,534.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,275.61

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