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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,751.27, 365,359.55 and 143,892.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,751.27, 365,359.55 and 143,892.59 is: 198,573.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,751.27 : 365,359.55 = 143,892.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,751.27/365,359.55 = 143,892.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,751.27x = 365,359.55 × 143,892.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,751.27x = 52,572,529,384.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,572,529,384.47/264,751.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,573.29

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