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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,535.42, 365,052.84 and 143,674.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,535.42, 365,052.84 and 143,674.11 is: 198,267.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,535.42 : 365,052.84 = 143,674.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,535.42/365,052.84 = 143,674.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,535.42x = 365,052.84 × 143,674.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,535.42x = 52,448,642,719.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,448,642,719.10/264,535.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,267.00

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