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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,570.73, 365,114.40 and 143,718.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,570.73, 365,114.40 and 143,718.93 is: 198,335.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,570.73 : 365,114.40 = 143,718.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,570.73/365,114.40 = 143,718.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,570.73x = 365,114.40 × 143,718.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,570.73x = 52,473,851,787.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,473,851,787.74/264,570.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,335.82

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