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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,759.92, 365,371.13 and 143,901.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,759.92, 365,371.13 and 143,901.49 is: 198,585.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,759.92 : 365,371.13 = 143,901.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,759.92/365,371.13 = 143,901.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,759.92x = 365,371.13 × 143,901.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,759.92x = 52,577,447,463.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,577,447,463.62/264,759.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,585.37

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