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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,551.22, 365,083.36 and 143,694.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,551.22, 365,083.36 and 143,694.86 is: 198,300.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,551.22 : 365,083.36 = 143,694.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,551.22/365,083.36 = 143,694.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,551.22x = 365,083.36 × 143,694.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,551.22x = 52,460,602,857.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,460,602,857.00/264,551.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,300.36

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