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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,710.20, 365,298.87 and 143,849.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,710.20, 365,298.87 and 143,849.20 is: 198,511.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,710.20 : 365,298.87 = 143,849.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,710.20/365,298.87 = 143,849.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,710.20x = 365,298.87 × 143,849.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,710.20x = 52,547,949,656.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,547,949,656.78/264,710.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,511.24

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