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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,635.70, 365,199.02 and 143,776.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,635.70, 365,199.02 and 143,776.96 is: 198,413.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,635.70 : 365,199.02 = 143,776.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,635.70/365,199.02 = 143,776.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,635.70x = 365,199.02 × 143,776.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,635.70x = 52,507,204,890.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,507,204,890.58/264,635.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,413.16

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