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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,692.76, 365,278.32 and 143,834.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,692.76, 365,278.32 and 143,834.04 is: 198,492.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,692.76 : 365,278.32 = 143,834.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,692.76/365,278.32 = 143,834.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,692.76x = 365,278.32 × 143,834.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,692.76x = 52,539,456,490.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,539,456,490.01/264,692.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,492.23

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