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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,950.22, 364,251.40 and 143,091.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,950.22, 364,251.40 and 143,091.48 is: 197,466.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,950.22 : 364,251.40 = 143,091.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,950.22/364,251.40 = 143,091.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,950.22x = 364,251.40 × 143,091.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,950.22x = 52,121,271,918.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,121,271,918.07/263,950.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,466.29

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