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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,570.68, 365,097.03 and 143,709.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,570.68, 365,097.03 and 143,709.50 is: 198,313.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,570.68 : 365,097.03 = 143,709.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,570.68/365,097.03 = 143,709.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,570.68x = 365,097.03 × 143,709.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,570.68x = 52,467,911,632.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,467,911,632.79/264,570.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,313.40

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