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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,795.53, 365,424.93 and 143,944.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,795.53, 365,424.93 and 143,944.92 is: 198,647.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,795.53 : 365,424.93 = 143,944.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,795.53/365,424.93 = 143,944.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,795.53x = 365,424.93 × 143,944.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,795.53x = 52,601,062,314.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,601,062,314.86/264,795.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,647.85

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