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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,549.28, 365,079.04 and 143,692.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,549.28, 365,079.04 and 143,692.58 is: 198,296.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,549.28 : 365,079.04 = 143,692.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,549.28/365,079.04 = 143,692.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,549.28x = 365,079.04 × 143,692.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,549.28x = 52,459,149,161.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,459,149,161.52/264,549.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,296.32

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