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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,000.57, 364,322.04 and 143,141.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,000.57, 364,322.04 and 143,141.49 is: 197,535.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,000.57 : 364,322.04 = 143,141.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,000.57/364,322.04 = 143,141.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,000.57x = 364,322.04 × 143,141.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,000.57x = 52,149,599,645.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,149,599,645.44/264,000.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,535.94

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