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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,762.93, 365,376.54 and 143,904.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,762.93, 365,376.54 and 143,904.18 is: 198,589.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,762.93 : 365,376.54 = 143,904.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,762.93/365,376.54 = 143,904.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,762.93x = 365,376.54 × 143,904.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,762.93x = 52,579,211,379.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,579,211,379.94/264,762.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,589.78

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