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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,714.09, 365,304.24 and 143,853.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,714.09, 365,304.24 and 143,853.18 is: 198,516.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,714.09 : 365,304.24 = 143,853.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,714.09/365,304.24 = 143,853.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,714.09x = 365,304.24 × 143,853.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,714.09x = 52,550,176,591.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,550,176,591.48/264,714.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,516.73

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