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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,774.74, 365,389.60 and 143,915.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,774.74, 365,389.60 and 143,915.69 is: 198,603.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,774.74 : 365,389.60 = 143,915.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,774.74/365,389.60 = 143,915.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,774.74x = 365,389.60 × 143,915.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,774.74x = 52,585,296,956.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,585,296,956.51/264,774.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,603.91

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