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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,594.56, 365,143.02 and 143,736.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,594.56, 365,143.02 and 143,736.76 is: 198,358.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,594.56 : 365,143.02 = 143,736.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,594.56/365,143.02 = 143,736.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,594.56x = 365,143.02 × 143,736.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,594.56x = 52,484,472,805.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,484,472,805.70/264,594.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,358.09

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