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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,602.12, 365,151.62 and 143,742.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,602.12, 365,151.62 and 143,742.42 is: 198,364.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,602.12 : 365,151.62 = 143,742.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,602.12/365,151.62 = 143,742.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,602.12x = 365,151.62 × 143,742.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,602.12x = 52,487,777,885.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,487,777,885.08/264,602.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,364.92

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