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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,678.03, 365,254.89 and 143,819.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,678.03, 365,254.89 and 143,819.69 is: 198,470.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,678.03 : 365,254.89 = 143,819.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,678.03/365,254.89 = 143,819.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,678.03x = 365,254.89 × 143,819.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,678.03x = 52,530,842,685.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,530,842,685.19/264,678.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,470.73

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