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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,607.31, 365,160.62 and 143,749.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,607.31, 365,160.62 and 143,749.51 is: 198,375.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,607.31 : 365,160.62 = 143,749.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,607.31/365,160.62 = 143,749.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,607.31x = 365,160.62 × 143,749.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,607.31x = 52,491,660,196.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,491,660,196.30/264,607.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,375.70

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