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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,825.92, 365,462.15 and 143,967.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,825.92, 365,462.15 and 143,967.44 is: 198,676.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,825.92 : 365,462.15 = 143,967.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,825.92/365,462.15 = 143,967.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,825.92x = 365,462.15 × 143,967.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,825.92x = 52,614,650,346.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,614,650,346.21/264,825.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,676.36

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