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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,748.79, 365,355.72 and 143,890.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,748.79, 365,355.72 and 143,890.35 is: 198,569.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,748.79 : 365,355.72 = 143,890.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,748.79/365,355.72 = 143,890.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,748.79x = 365,355.72 × 143,890.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,748.79x = 52,571,162,425.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,571,162,425.30/264,748.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,569.99

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