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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,551.61, 365,075.16 and 143,690.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,551.61, 365,075.16 and 143,690.24 is: 198,289.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,551.61 : 365,075.16 = 143,690.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,551.61/365,075.16 = 143,690.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,551.61x = 365,075.16 × 143,690.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,551.61x = 52,457,737,358.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,457,737,358.44/264,551.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,289.24

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