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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,627.76, 365,190.44 and 143,771.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,627.76, 365,190.44 and 143,771.44 is: 198,406.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,627.76 : 365,190.44 = 143,771.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,627.76/365,190.44 = 143,771.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,627.76x = 365,190.44 × 143,771.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,627.76x = 52,503,955,433.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,503,955,433.03/264,627.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,406.83

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