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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,637.28, 365,197.92 and 143,777.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,637.28, 365,197.92 and 143,777.76 is: 198,412.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,637.28 : 365,197.92 = 143,777.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,637.28/365,197.92 = 143,777.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,637.28x = 365,197.92 × 143,777.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,637.28x = 52,507,338,894.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,507,338,894.26/264,637.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,412.48

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