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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,621.74, 365,176.22 and 143,762.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,621.74, 365,176.22 and 143,762.18 is: 198,390.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,621.74 : 365,176.22 = 143,762.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,621.74/365,176.22 = 143,762.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,621.74x = 365,176.22 × 143,762.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,621.74x = 52,498,529,471.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,498,529,471.36/264,621.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,390.84

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