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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,767.55, 365,379.30 and 143,908.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,767.55, 365,379.30 and 143,908.87 is: 198,594.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,767.55 : 365,379.30 = 143,908.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,767.55/365,379.30 = 143,908.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,767.55x = 365,379.30 × 143,908.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,767.55x = 52,581,321,270.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,581,321,270.94/264,767.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,594.28

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