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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,607.56, 365,160.96 and 143,749.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,607.56, 365,160.96 and 143,749.76 is: 198,376.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,607.56 : 365,160.96 = 143,749.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,607.56/365,160.96 = 143,749.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,607.56x = 365,160.96 × 143,749.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,607.56x = 52,491,798,535.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,491,798,535.56/264,607.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,376.03

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