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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,768.18, 365,382.51 and 143,909.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,768.18, 365,382.51 and 143,909.74 is: 198,596.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,768.18 : 365,382.51 = 143,909.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,768.18/365,382.51 = 143,909.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,768.18x = 365,382.51 × 143,909.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,768.18x = 52,582,102,014.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,582,102,014.65/264,768.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,596.76

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