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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,748.23, 365,354.95 and 143,889.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,748.23, 365,354.95 and 143,889.81 is: 198,569.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,748.23 : 365,354.95 = 143,889.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,748.23/365,354.95 = 143,889.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,748.23x = 365,354.95 × 143,889.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,748.23x = 52,570,852,511.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,570,852,511.28/264,748.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,569.23

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