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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,566.40, 365,104.96 and 143,709.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,566.40, 365,104.96 and 143,709.71 is: 198,321.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,566.40 : 365,104.96 = 143,709.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,566.40/365,104.96 = 143,709.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,566.40x = 365,104.96 × 143,709.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,566.40x = 52,469,126,047.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,469,126,047.70/264,566.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,321.20

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