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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,792.24, 365,413.95 and 143,933.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,792.24, 365,413.95 and 143,933.31 is: 198,628.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,792.24 : 365,413.95 = 143,933.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,792.24/365,413.95 = 143,933.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,792.24x = 365,413.95 × 143,933.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,792.24x = 52,595,239,343.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,595,239,343.67/264,792.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,628.33

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