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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,561.06, 365,098.68 and 143,702.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,561.06, 365,098.68 and 143,702.58 is: 198,311.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,561.06 : 365,098.68 = 143,702.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,561.06/365,098.68 = 143,702.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,561.06x = 365,098.68 × 143,702.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,561.06x = 52,465,622,270.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,465,622,270.59/264,561.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,311.96

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