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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,827.92, 365,464.90 and 143,969.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,827.92, 365,464.90 and 143,969.44 is: 198,679.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,827.92 : 365,464.90 = 143,969.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,827.92/365,464.90 = 143,969.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,827.92x = 365,464.90 × 143,969.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,827.92x = 52,615,776,992.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,615,776,992.66/264,827.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,679.12

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