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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,769.18, 365,383.89 and 143,910.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,769.18, 365,383.89 and 143,910.74 is: 198,598.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,769.18 : 365,383.89 = 143,910.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,769.18/365,383.89 = 143,910.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,769.18x = 365,383.89 × 143,910.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,769.18x = 52,582,665,993.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,582,665,993.98/264,769.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,598.14

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