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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,594.81, 365,143.37 and 143,737.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,594.81, 365,143.37 and 143,737.01 is: 198,358.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,594.81 : 365,143.37 = 143,737.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,594.81/365,143.37 = 143,737.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,594.81x = 365,143.37 × 143,737.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,594.81x = 52,484,613,680.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,484,613,680.72/264,594.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,358.44

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