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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,694.36, 365,277.93 and 143,835.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,694.36, 365,277.93 and 143,835.35 is: 198,492.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,694.36 : 365,277.93 = 143,835.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,694.36/365,277.93 = 143,835.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,694.36x = 365,277.93 × 143,835.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,694.36x = 52,539,879,822.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,539,879,822.02/264,694.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,492.63

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