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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,764.16, 365,376.78 and 143,905.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,764.16, 365,376.78 and 143,905.46 is: 198,590.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,764.16 : 365,376.78 = 143,905.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,764.16/365,376.78 = 143,905.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,764.16x = 365,376.78 × 143,905.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,764.16x = 52,579,711,772.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,579,711,772.33/264,764.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,590.74

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