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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,545.54, 365,075.50 and 143,689.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,545.54, 365,075.50 and 143,689.19 is: 198,292.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,545.54 : 365,075.50 = 143,689.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,545.54/365,075.50 = 143,689.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,545.54x = 365,075.50 × 143,689.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,545.54x = 52,457,402,883.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,457,402,883.85/264,545.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,292.52

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