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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,558.79, 365,093.87 and 143,702.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,558.79, 365,093.87 and 143,702.43 is: 198,310.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,558.79 : 365,093.87 = 143,702.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,558.79/365,093.87 = 143,702.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,558.79x = 365,093.87 × 143,702.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,558.79x = 52,464,876,297.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,464,876,297.10/264,558.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,310.84

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