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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,703.26, 365,289.30 and 143,842.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,703.26, 365,289.30 and 143,842.26 is: 198,501.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,703.26 : 365,289.30 = 143,842.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,703.26/365,289.30 = 143,842.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,703.26x = 365,289.30 × 143,842.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,703.26x = 52,544,038,465.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,544,038,465.82/264,703.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,501.67

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